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Crypto Exchange M2 Loses 13 Million in Hack

November 1, 2024
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Over 80% of US Small Businesses Breached

Cryptocurrency exchange M2 recently experienced a major cyberattack, resulting in the theft of over $13 million in digital assets. The exchange revealed in an announcement on October 31 that hackers had successfully stolen approximately $13.7 million worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana from its hot wallets.

Despite this significant loss, M2 reported that the situation had been fully resolved, and customer funds had been restored. The exchange emphasized its commitment to protecting customers’ interests and stated that all services were back online, enhanced by additional security measures.

The breach at M2 is the latest incident in a troubling trend within the cryptocurrency industry, where hacks and scams pose substantial challenges to wider adoption. In the past 13 years, the industry has suffered nearly $19 billion in losses from approximately 785 reported hacking incidents, according to a report by Crystal Intelligence. This alarming statistic underscores the difficulties that cryptocurrency platforms face in securing digital assets against increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals.

The incident also follows a significant hack earlier this year, in which over $230 million was stolen from WazirX, marking it as one of the largest cryptocurrency breaches of 2024.

The increasing frequency and scale of crypto hacks have raised concerns regarding the overall security of centralized exchanges, which remain the primary targets for attackers.

As highlighted by the recent theft from M2, these platforms continue to attract cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities in security systems.

Moreover, with the first quarter of 2024 witnessing $542.7 million worth of stolen funds—a 42% increase compared to the same period in 2023—there is a growing fear that this year could see even higher losses than last year. In light of these developments, it is crucial for cryptocurrency exchanges to implement robust security measures and for users to remain vigilant.

While M2 has assured its customers of the restoration of funds and the implementation of enhanced controls, the overarching issue of security within the crypto space remains unresolved.

With decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms also experiencing significant hacks, accounting for nearly $579 million in stolen assets in recent years, the industry must address these vulnerabilities to build trust and facilitate broader adoption of cryptocurrency technologies.

Reference:

  • https://explore.m2.com/newsroom/security-update
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