Staggering $300 Million Lost to Crypto Hacks and Scams in August – What You Need to Know!
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Staggering $300 Million Lost to Crypto Hacks and Scams in August – What You Need to Know!

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Summary:

  • $310.9 million lost to crypto exploits, hacks, and scams in August.

  • $10.3 million recovered, resulting in a net loss of $300.6 million.

  • Phishing attacks accounted for $293 million of losses.

  • Flash loan attacks caused losses of $1.2 million.

  • Exit scam losses decreased to $0.8 million in August.

Crypto Losses Reach Alarming Levels in August

In August, approximately $310.9 million was lost due to exploits, hacks, and scams in the cryptocurrency sector. However, digital assets worth $10.3 million were recovered, leading to a net loss of $300.6 million. This figure marks the second-highest monthly loss in 2024 so far, with May recording the highest at just over $324 million and April the lowest at $21 million.

Breakdown of Losses

  • Phishing attacks accounted for the vast majority of losses, totaling $293 million, significantly overshadowing other types of exploits, which summed up to $15.8 million.
  • Flash loan attacks led to losses of approximately $1.2 million, with one incident being responsible for nearly all of that amount, marking this as the third-lowest loss in 2024.
  • Exit scam losses, which had peaked at nearly $60 million in February, dropped from $3.1 million in July to just $0.8 million in August.

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The rising trend of scams and hacks highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities within the crypto space, emphasizing the need for increased security measures and awareness among investors.

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