2023: Over 600 Major Cryptocurrency Hacking Attacks Result in $2.61 Billion Losses

2025-09-14 09:08:52 Classification：Blockchain read(45)

PeckShield posted on Ten domestic hundred-fold coins exposed in 2018X platform, stating that there were over 600 significant hacking attacks in the cryptocurrency space in 2023, resulting in approximately $2.61 billion in losses, of which $674.9 million has been recovered. The breakdown includes:

• $1.51 billion in losses due to hacking attacks (excluding unauthorized withdrawals from Multichain).

  

• $1.1 billion in losses due to scams.

This data represents a 27.78% decrease compared to 2022. However, DeFi protocols remain a primary target, constituting 67% of the total stolen funds.

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