A recent report from Beosin has shed light on the state of Web3 security, revealing significant losses in the first half of 2024.
According to the “2024 H1 Global Web3 Security Report, AML Analysis & Crypto Regulatory Landscape,” the total losses in Web3 reached a staggering $1.54 billion.
🎉Beosin is thrilled to release the 2024 H1 Global Web3 Security Report, AML Analysis & Crypto Regulatory Landscape!
🤝Great thanks to Blockchain Security Alliance Member @Footprint_Data for contributing to the report!
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The report detailed 78 major attacks resulting in approximately $1.19 billion in losses. Additionally, there were 64 rug pulls that led to around $119 million in losses, and phishing scams contributed to a further $232 million in losses.
💡Key Highlights
1/ The total losses in #Web3 reached $1.54 billion in H1 2024.
78 major attacks resulted in a total loss of approximately $1.19 billion.
64 rug pulls with total losses of around $119 million.
The total losses from phishing scams of approximately $232 million.
— Beosin 🛡 Blockchain Security (@Beosin_com) July 1, 2024
78 Attacks In The Web3 Space In Just First Half Of 2024 Resulted In $1.19 Billion Losses
Beosin Alert monitored 78 attacks in the Web3 space during the first half of 2024, with total losses of $1.19 billion. Among these incidents, three security breaches resulted in losses exceeding $100 million, and 15 incidents had losses ranging from $10 million to $100 million.
Centralized Exchanges (CEXs) were the hardest hit, suffering the highest losses in the first half of 2024. Four attacks targeting CEXs resulted in a total loss of approximately $392 million, accounting for 32.8% of all attack-related losses.
Ethereum remained the most targeted blockchain, similar to 2023. The first half of 2024 saw 32 attack incidents on Ethereum, causing $470 million in losses and accounting for 39.4% of the total losses.
This report highlights the persistent and evolving challenges in Web3 security. With centralized exchanges and Ethereum being major targets, the need for robust security measures and regulatory frameworks is more critical than ever. As the Web3 landscape continues to grow, addressing these security vulnerabilities will be essential to protect users and maintain trust in the ecosystem.
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