September 2023 Marks Record-High Crypto Exploits with $329 Million Stolen On September 30, CertiK confirmed that a total of approximately $332 million
had been lost to various exploits, hacks, and scams throughout September.
September 2023 has emerged as the most concerning month for crypto-related exploits, as reported by
CertiK. In September, the crypto space witnessed various types of incidents.
Exit scams accounted for around $1.9 million in losses, while flash loans led to losses of approximately $400,000. The most significant contributor
to the month's total, however, was exploits, which amounted to roughly $329.8 million in losses.
One notable event
was the Mixin Network attack on September 23. The Hong Kong-based decentralized cross-chain transfer protocol suffered
a substantial breach, resulting in a loss of $200 million due to a breach of its cloud service provider.
Another major incident occurred
on September 12, when CoinEx, a cryptocurrency exchange, experienced
a suspected attack following a substantial outflow from four of its hot wallets. This breach led to losses exceeding $53.1 million across the hot wallets.
