This year has been a "goldmine" for cyberattacks, with losses rising from $1.8 billion in 2023 to $2.2 billion in 2024.
Here are the top incidents:
DMM Bitcoin: In May, 4,500 BTC (~$308 million) were stolen. The exchange shut down, and its assets were transferred to SBI VC Trade.
PlayDapp: In February, $290 million worth of tokens were stolen due to key security vulnerabilities. The funds are still "on vacation."
WazirX: In June, the Indian exchange lost $235 million. North Korea, is that you?
Chris Larsen (Ripple): In January, $112.5 million was stolen from wallets belonging to Ripple's co-founder. It felt like hackers hit the crypto lottery.
Orbit Chain: The year started with an $80 million heist. Hackers covered their tracks using mixers.