The year 2022 has been quite active in cryptocurrencies as in any sector. While Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, fell to its lowest level in recent years, we witnessed the collapse of FTX, one of the largest exchanges in the world, and the domino effect it created.

Now the information has revealed that cryptocurrency fraud has also increased in the past year. According to Reuters, blockchain analytics firm Chinalysis has announced the amount stolen from the cryptocurrency sector in 2022. data hacker, stolen $3.8 billion last year revealed.

North Korean groups are the most prominent hackers, stealing $1.7 billion in assets

Apart from that, attacks peaked in October and March, according to the report. In October alone, the amount stolen was $775.7 million with 32 different attacks. It was said that the asset broke the record.

We are also familiar with many hacking incidents, with the most prominent being attackers with ties to North Korea. of Lazarus reportedly at the forefront of these groups. Estimated by these groups in more than one attack in the past year $1.7 billion It was also one of the records that he stole cryptocurrency.

Apart from this, Chanalysis announced that there has also been a record-breaking increase in the illegal use of cryptocurrencies in recent weeks. According to this, illicit cryptocurrency activities will start in 2022. reached $20.1 billion.