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In 2024, private key theft emerged as the leading cause of cryptocurrency losses, accounting for 75% of total losses, which amounted to $1.7 billion, according to a report by Hacken. In contrast, smart contract exploits represented only 14% of the total losses. The report also noted a 40% decrease in decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks, while centralized finance (CeFi) breaches surged to $694 million. Experts are warning that the security of private keys is critical, as mismanagement can lead to substantial financial losses in the cryptocurrency space.
Cryptocurrency diefstal explodeert in 2024 @businessamnl https://t.co/MU3PRg2p6X
$1.7B LOST TO PRIVATE KEY THEFT IN 2024 Hacken’s latest report highlights a sobering trend: private key theft dominated Web3 security failures this year, accounting for 75% of losses - $1.7B wiped out. Compare that to smart contract exploits, which made up just 14% of the… https://t.co/Fp7Cqif7jH
PRIVATE KEY THEFT IS HOW YOU'LL LOSE YOUR CRYPTO Hacken’s 2024 report lays it bare: private key theft drained 75% of total crypto losses, totalling a brutal $1.7B. Smart contract exploits? They barely scratched 14% of the pie. The real grind is securing those keys: One misstep,… https://t.co/Xdy7wyayid
