Losses from crypto hacks jump to $2.2 billion in 2024

Crypto Platforms Suffered $2,200,000,000 in Losses From Hacks in 2024 – But There’s a Catch: Chainalysis
Leading blockchain data analysis firm Chainalysis says hackers stole over $2 billion from crypto platforms this year.
Losses from crypto hacks jump to $2.2 bln in 2024, report says
Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21% from a year ago to $2.2 billion in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday.
Losses from Crypto Hacks Jumped to $2.2 Billion in 2024: Chainalysis
Crypto hacking linked to North Korea more than doubled from a year ago to a record high of $1.3 billion (roughly Rs. 11,053 crore) in 2024, Chainalysis said. Cryptocurrency allows North Korea to circumvent international sanctions, the United Nations has said. The country routinely denies involvement in cyber hacking or crypto heists.
North Korean hackers stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto this year
North Korean hackers have stolen $1.34 billion worth of cryptocurrency across 47 cyberattacks that occurred in 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analysis company Chainalysis.
N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report
Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.
Stolen funds from crypto hacks jump to $2.2 billion in 2024, report says
Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21% from a year ago to $2.2 billion in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday. The hacking amount exceeded $1 billion for the fourth straight year and the number of incidents rose to 303 from 282 in 2023,
Crypto hacking losses hit $2.2 billion in 2024, a new report says
The cryptocurrency world, while experiencing a surge in mainstream adoption and market value, is also grappling with a stark reality: a significant increase in losses due to hacking. A new report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis reveals that funds stolen from crypto platforms jumped to a staggering $2.
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