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THE NEW FORM OF CRYPTOCURRENCY HACKING THAT HAS AMOUNTED TO US $ 1.3 BILLION IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2022
Whether via a link , email , or classic malware , attacks of this type can be very difficult to detect . However , some signs can provide a warning to prevent it from going any further .
The arrival of the cryptocurrency world has brought with it some facilities and flexibility to embrace the new economic changes . But it has also contributed significantly to various scams , risks and cyberattacks . Thus , one concept that has stood out lately is ‘ cryptohacking ’: It is using other people ’ s devices ( PC , smartphones , tablets and even servers ) without proper consent or knowledge to mine and extract cryptocurrencies from victims .
Although many companies have disclosed their vulnerability to this type of hack , the expansion of the cryptocurrency market continues .
In the first quarter of 2022 , there were 78 hacking events and almost US $ 1.3 billion was obtained through blockchain , which is a 136 % increase in crimes compared to the same quarter of 2021 . These numbers continue to increase , so paying attention to the different warning signs that may arise is crucial .
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