July Crypto Hacks: $266M Lost, WazirX Hit Hardest

July 2024 was marked by a surge in crypto hacks, with $80 million stolen in 12 major incidents

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On July 10, a DeFi platform lost $25 million due to a vulnerability in its smart contract

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A major cryptocurrency exchange was hacked on July 15, with $30 million taken from user accounts

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Another DeFi project was targeted on July 22, resulting in $15 million lost to a liquidity pool security flaw

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These attacks highlight the increasing sophistication of crypto hacks and the urgent need for better security measures

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