Crypto hackers have stolen over 15.5% more in 2024 so far compared to the same period last year.
Cryptocurrency hackers have now stolen over $1.2 billion, following the latest hacks in August, raising further concerns about widespread crypto adoption.
The crypto industry saw a total of $1.21 billion worth of digital assets lost to hacks and rug pulls year-to-date (YTD) in 2024 across 154 individual exploits.
This represents a 15.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when losses totaled just over $1 billion, according to an Immunefi report shared with Cointelegraph.
