This year, crypto hacks increased in the total value stolen and the number of attacks compared to last year. According to a recent report, the industry lost over $2 billion in the past 12 months, with over half of the funds allegedly being stolen by North Korean hackers.
Crypto Industry Loses $2.2 Billion To Hacks
As the crypto industry grows, the number of hacks and total value lost have also increased. 2024 marks the fourth consecutive year in which the funds stolen from crypto hacks exceeded the billion-dollar mark and the fifth year overall to surpass this figure.
Chainalysis’ recent report revealed that hacks remained persistent in 2024, increasing 21.07% year-over-year (YoY). The total value stolen surged to $2.2 billion, $400 million more than in
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