CertiK: Hackers to Shift Focus from Code to Users by 2025, Leading to $2.1 Billion in Cryptocurrency Theft
Web3 cybersecurity company CertiK states that cryptocurrency hackers are abandoning the exploitation of smart contract vulnerabilities and are instead attacking users through social engineering techniques. As of 2025, losses from cryptocurrency-related attacks have exceeded $2.1 billion, with most losses stemming from wallet thefts and phishing attacks.
CertiK co-founder Ronghui Gu indicates that attack patterns have shifted from code vulnerabilities to exploiting human behavior vulnerabilities. The majority of the $2.1 billion loss is due to wallet thefts, poor key management, and operational issues. The industry must now invest in better wallet security and access control, as well as real-time transaction monitoring and simulation tools, to reduce future incidents. (Cointelegraph)
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
The AI arms race extends upstream! Reports say Intel, Nvidia, and AMD are prepaying over 100 billions NTD to secure advanced IC substrate production capacity.
NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD have collectively spent $5 billion in advance payments to aggressively secure high-end IC substrates from Taiwan. Driven by "big money for guaranteed orders," the top three Taiwanese substrate manufacturers have invested a record NT$161.2 billion to expand their production capacity. The tech giants' substantial financial commitments to secure supply chains highlight the intense competition and extreme scarcity of core AI materials.
Brent Crude Oil Hits $116 as Markets Weigh Another Inflation Shock
Crypto prices
More
