Phishing attacks were the most costly attack vector for the crypto industry in 2024, netting attackers over $1 billion across 296 incidents.
Blockchain security firm CertiK has issued a warning to crypto investors about the rising threat of phishing scams, which emerged as the most significant security threat of 2024.
Crypto phishing attacks involve hackers sharing fraudulent links with victims to steal sensitive information, such as crypto wallet private keys.
Phishing attacks were the most costly attack vector for the crypto industry in 2024, netting attackers over $1 billion worth of stolen digital assets across 296 incidents, according to CertiK’s annual Web3 security report published on Jan. 2.
