In 2024, 303 hacking incidents increased from 282 in 2023, marking the fifth consecutive year of losses exceeding 1 billion USD. Centralized exchanges were particularly vulnerable, highlighted by significant thefts from DMM Bitcoin and WazirX.
North Korean hackers stole 1.34 billion USD in 47 incidents in 2024, almost double the previous year’s losses. Their activities decreased by 53.7% after July, potentially due to geopolitical factors such as tensions involving North Korea.