Cryptocurrency hackers are moving away from exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities and targeting users through social engineering schemes, Web3 cybersecurity company CertiK said.
More than $2.1 billion has been stolen in cryptocurrency-related attacks so far in 2025, with the bulk of losses coming from wallet compromises and phishing attacks, according to CertiK.
data-ct-non-breakable=”null” href=”https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-phishing-attacks-surge-august-215-percent” title=”null”>Crypto phishing attacks are social engineering schemes where attackers share fraudulent links to steal victims’ sensitive information, such as the private keys to crypto wallets.
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