$1.9B in crypto currency stolen by hackers last year
The year 2020 has witnessed an impressive growth of the entire crypto market, with many investors turning to digital coins as a store of value amid the COVID-19 crisis. However, more money flowing through digital exchanges created an opportunity for malicious hackers and thieves looking to carry out frauds, scams and theft.
According to data presented by Finaria.it, crypto criminals stole $1.9B in 2020, down from $4.5B in 2019.