🟥In 2024, the cryptocurrency sector lost over $2.3 billion due to 165 breaches, marking a 40% increase in the number of attacks compared to the previous year. Although the total losses have decreased from $3.7 billion in 2022, the rising number of incidents highlights persistent weaknesses in the industry.
🟥Smart contracts and access management have emerged as primary targets. Ethereum suffered the most significant losses, amounting to $1.2 billion. High-profile breaches, such as those on WazirX ($235 million) and Radiant Capital ($50 million), underscore vulnerabilities even in established platforms.
🟥Experts emphasize the critical need for AI-driven tools, threat monitoring systems, and proactive security measures to mitigate theft and restore user trust in the ecosystem.