A 92% Loss Reduction – CryptoMode
August witnessed a sharp decline in crypto-related thefts, as only about $23.4 million was lost to cybercriminals. Surprisingly, this number is a staggering 92% less than the heists recorded in July, which saw a disheartening loss of over $320 million.
A Closer Look at the Crypto Numbers
According to a detailed analysis by Immunefi, a prominent security services platform, crypto projects endured losses amounting to $23,366,220 in August. Diving deeper, hacks accounted for nearly 70% of this figure, equating to roughly $15.8 million. Fraudulent activities were not far behind, contributing another $7.5 million. Alarmingly, DeFi organizations were the primary victims, while CeFi platforms remained relatively unscathed with no significant breaches.
Ethereum, Base, and BNB Chain emerged as the most compromised blockchains over the last month, collectively accounting for about 62% of total losses. Other blockchains such as Optimism fell prey twice, while Solana, Arbitrum, and Avalanche faced a singular breach each.
Follow CryptoMode on Twitter, Youtube and TikTok for news updates! Among the high-profile frauds, Magnate Finance’s incident stands out. This lending protocol, active on the newly minted Base blockchain, became suspicious shortly after a renowned anonymous user, ZachXBT, hinted at potential fraudulent activities. Interestingly, further probes revealed links between Magnate’s deployer and two notorious exit scams: Solfire and Kokomo Finance.
The aftermath saw almost $1 million assets transitioned to the BNB Chain. Unfortunately, Magnate Finance soon vanished, with its website going dark and its team erasing their online presence.
A Broader Perspective
Expanding the scope beyond August, Immunefi shared some grim statistics. Since the beginning of the year, cyber attackers have looted over $1.2 billion in digital assets across 211 separate incidents. July, particularly, was a hotspot for these criminals, with losses nearing $320.5 million. Several infamous breaches during this period include the Multichain violation, the exploit on Curve Finance, and the breach targeting the crypto payment processor Alphapo.
The crypto world is not without its challenges, and the figures from August and prior months underscore the importance of stringent security measures. As the sector grows, stakeholders must remain vigilant, ensuring they are ahead of cyber threats. With platforms like Immunefi leading the charge in identifying vulnerabilities, the hope is to see further reductions in security breaches in the coming months.
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