In 2024, there was a significant surge in hacking and fraudulent activities related to cryptocurrencies, reported by the cybersecurity company PeckShield. According to analysts, the total cost of losses from hacks, fraud, and scams in 2024 exceeded $3.01 billion. The estimate is based only on confirmed cases and amounts of damage.
The largest hacks in 2024 included attacks on the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin (in May, $305 million was stolen), the NFT platform PlayDapp in February ($290 million), and the hack of the Indian marketplace WazirX in July ($230 million).
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