The DeFi industry, with its substantial TVL exceeding $100 billion, continues to be a hotspot for crypto hackers, as revealed by Immunefi. Amidst the surge in crypto investments, scammers have escalated their efforts, pocketing millions in the first quarter alone.
The DeFi sector, boasting a TVL surpassing $100 billion, remains a lucrative target for scammers and hackers. With various decentralized exchanges in the mix, vulnerabilities persist, leading to a surge in exploitations.
Hacks persist as the primary cause of losses, comprising 95.6% of the total, according to Immunefi's latest report. Ethereum and BNB Chain are the most targeted chains, enduring numerous attacks in Q1 2024.
Two projects bore the brunt of the losses, with a combined total of $144.5 million. Notably, the Orbit Bridge protocol suffered an $81.7 million exploit during New Year's celebrations. However, recovery efforts have seen some success, with over $73.9 million recovered from seven exploits, including a substantial portion from the Munchables hack.
While the number of attacks decreased by 17.6% compared to Q1 2023, losses still amounted to $336.3 million, marking a 23% decrease from the previous year. Nonetheless, the industry continues to grapple with security challenges, emphasizing the importance of bolstering protocol infrastructure.
Interestingly, user error wasn't the primary cause of losses. Instead, vulnerabilities in protocol infrastructure paved the way for most exploits, highlighting the urgency to fortify code and infrastructure security.
Tether's implementation of a wallet-freezing policy demonstrates proactive measures to thwart illicit activities. Immunefi's report underscores the ongoing threat posed by hackers, urging users to remain vigilant and prioritize security measures.
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