COINOTAG News reported on February 1st that PeckShield has identified a significant trend in cryptocurrency security for January 2025. A total of 28 hacking incidents were registered, leading to financial losses exceeding $87 million. This marks a noteworthy decrease of 51.95% compared to January 2024, signaling potential advancements in security protocols within the crypto industry. Conversely, this figure represents a substantial increase of 253.24% relative to the losses tallied in December 2024, highlighting a volatility that traders and investors should closely monitor. As blockchain technology continues to evolve, these statistics underscore the growing importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect investments and maintain market confidence.
Source: https://en.coinotag.com/breakingnews/bitcoin-faces-significant-decrease-in-hacking-attacks-losses-drop-to-87-million-in-january-2025/