CertiK: In August, losses in the cryptocurrency sector exceeded $300 million, primarily due to contract vulnerability attacks

ChainCatcher message, according to CertiK Alert monitoring, the crypto sector lost approximately $300.6 million in August due to vulnerabilities, hacking attacks, and scams, of which about $10.3 million has been recovered. This is the second highest monthly loss so far in 2024.

Among them:

• Exit Scam: approximately $800,000
• Flash Loan: approximately $1.2 million
• Contract Vulnerability Attacks: approximately $308.8 million