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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

Nearly $239M Lost So Far In 2024 From Crypto Private Key Hacks: CertiK

Private key compromises are expected to continue driving major losses in the cryptocurrency industry this year. (Credit: Richard Patterson/flickr.com)

KEY POINTS

  • During Q1 2023, PKC losses were at $18.8 million, meaning Q1 2024 saw a jump of 1,160% in dollar value loss
  • Ripple Labs' Chris Larsen was the biggest target of PKC actors so far in 2024
  • PKCs are expected to 'highly likely' drive major losses in the crypto world this year

Private key leakages have had a devastating impact on the web3 ecosystem, with approximately $239 million worth of digital assets lost in the said breaches, a new report by blockchain security firm CertiK revealed over the weekend.

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