{"id":136462,"date":"2024-08-30T11:30:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T08:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=136462"},"modified":"2024-08-29T17:30:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T14:30:38","slug":"crypto-theft-surges-past-1-2-billion-since-the-beginning-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/crypto-theft-surges-past-1-2-billion-since-the-beginning-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Theft Surges Past $1.2 Billion Since the Beginning of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The total loss from hacking incidents this year has risen significantly, surpassing last year&#8217;s figures by 15.5%.<\/p>\n<p>The latest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/hackers-surpass-1-2-billion-stolen-2024-immunefi\">data<\/a><\/strong>, shared by Immunefi, reveals that hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in various platforms, resulting in a total of 154 breaches. Notable recent thefts include a $230 million hack from the WazirX exchange, marking the year&#8217;s second-largest incident.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a dramatic decrease in monthly thefts\u2014from $274 million in July to $15 million in August\u2014security experts remain concerned. August&#8217;s losses were primarily from two attacks: $9.8 million from the Ronin Network and $1.5 million from Nexera, both caused by flaws introduced during code updates.<\/p>\n<style>\n    .dark-mode .read-more {background-color: #343a40 !important;}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"read-more pb-3 pt-3 pt-md-2 px-3 my-4 border bg-light\">\n    <h5 class=\"text-uppercase border-bottom mb-3 pb-1 d-none d-md-block\">READ MORE:<\/h5>\n    <a class=\"article row\" href=\"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/crypto-ceo-stabbed-in-courtroom-during-fraud-trial\/\" title=\"Crypto CEO Stabbed in Courtroom During Fraud Trial\">\n        <div class=\"contentRight col-4\">\n            <span class=\"imgContainer mt-0\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image img-defer\" src=\"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/police-gcb67913dc_1280-240x170.jpg\">\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"contentLeft col-8\">\n            <h4 class=\"title mb-0\">Crypto CEO Stabbed in Courtroom During Fraud Trial<\/h4>           \n            \n        <\/div>        \n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mitchell Amador of Immunefi underscores the importance of robust security measures, pointing out that while DeFi platforms were targeted this month, CeFi systems are often more vulnerable and can lead to larger losses.<\/p>\n<p>Immunefi continues to monitor and protect over $190 billion in digital assets, highlighting the ongoing need for stringent cybersecurity in the crypto industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2024, cryptocurrency thefts have soared to over $1.2 billion, following a spate of recent security 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