According to blockchain security firm CertiK, November has seen a worrying spike in crypto hacks and theft, with losses reaching approximately $173 million so far. This figure represents the fourth-highest monthly total for 2023. Two major hacks account for the bulk of the losses.
#CertiKSkynetAlert 🚨#ICYMILosses in November had so far reached $173 million with two incidents making up 91% of the losses.10 Nov: Poloniex ~$131m11 Nov: Phishing incident ~$27mNovember already has the 4th highest losses of any month this year.
— CertiK Alert (@CertiKAlert) November 17, 2023
The biggest hack was the theft of over $33 million worth of assets from cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, where hackers managed to compromise the exchange’s hot wallet and make an unauthorized withdrawal of funds.
Poloniex has said they are working with law enforcement and have offered a 5% bounty as an incentive to return the stolen assets. This breach is the second-largest private key compromise globally in 2022.
In another significant scam, CertiK reports that a phishing scheme targeting crypto users resulted in losses of around $27 million. This likely involved the use of fake websites and apps to trick victims into revealing wallet keys and passwords.
Comparatively, October saw substantially lower losses from hacks and fraud in the sector, at approximately $32 million. The recent spike in successful attacks highlights the growing risks for exchanges and the need for improved safeguards.
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