Slow Fog: In 2023, a total of 464 security incidents occurred, resulting in losses exceeding 2.4 billion dollars

ChainCatcher news, SlowMist released the 2023 Blockchain and Anti-Money Laundering Report, which shows that a total of 464 security incidents occurred in 2023, resulting in losses of up to $2.486 billion. Compared to 2022, the losses decreased by 34.31% (in 2022, there were 303 incidents with losses of approximately $3.777 billion).

Among them, DeFi is the most attacked area in the blockchain security field. A total of 282 security incidents occurred in DeFi projects, accounting for 60.77% of the total incidents, but the losses decreased to $773 million, a reduction of 62.73% compared to the $2.075 billion losses from 183 incidents in 2022.

In addition, there were 117 RUG incidents in 2023, resulting in losses of over $83 million. The Base ecosystem was hit the hardest, with losses of $32.5 million due to RUG incidents, followed by BSC, which lost $23.05 million.

It is worth noting that approximately 324,000 victims' wallets were stolen in 2023, with a total stolen amount reaching $295 million.