🔔Crypto Alert! Cybercrime in the crypto sector has surged in H1 2024, with hackers swiping a whopping $1.38 billion, nearly double the amount stolen in H1 2023. The top five incidents accounted for 70% of the total theft, with the largest attack hitting Japanese crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin, losing over 4,500 BTC. 🚨

Phishing scams also saw a rise, with scammers making over $300 million across EVM chains, targeting around 260,000 victims. One unfortunate soul lost $11 million, becoming the second-largest theft victim in crypto history.

Despite the surge, thefts from hacks and exploits are a third below the same period in 2022. Got any tips to stay safe in the crypto world? Share below! 👇