đš Crypto News Flash! đš
- Q3 2024 saw fewer crypto hacks but a whopping 9.5% increase in stolen assets, totaling $753M across 155 incidents.
- Ethereum took the hardest hit with 86 hacks costing $387M.
- Biggest blow: A Bitcoin whale lost 4,064 BTC ($238M) on Aug. 19 due to a wallet compromise.
- WazirX, an Indian exchange, also faced a major hack, losing $235M.
- Phishing scams led the charge, swiping $343M in 65 incidents. Pro tip: Always double-check URLs and enable 2FA!
- Private key compromises followed closely, with $324M lost in just 10 incidents.
Stay safe and keep those keys secure! đ
