Gate Research's report points out that in January 2025, the Web3 industry experienced 40 security incidents, resulting in approximately $87.94 million in losses, a significant increase compared to the previous month. Account breaches were the primary threat, accounting for 52% of the total losses. Major incidents included a hacker attack on the Phemex exchange, a significant security vulnerability affecting NoOnes, and a private key leak at Moby. These incidents exposed key risks in smart contracts and cross-chain protocols, highlighting the need for stronger contract audits, the introduction of real-time monitoring, and multi-layered defense mechanisms to improve platform security and enhance user trust.
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