In April, cryptocurrency hackers stole over $92 million in digital assets across 15 incidents, marking a 124% increase from March's $41 million. This surge in attacks has raised concerns about the cybersecurity of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, with no incidents reported at centralized exchanges during the month. According to Immunefi, a blockchain cybersecurity firm, total losses from hacks in 2025 have already exceeded $1.7 billion, surpassing the estimated $1.49 billion stolen throughout all of 2024. The report highlighted that the largest hack, involving the open-source platform UPCX, accounted for significant losses. Mitchell Amador, Founder and CEO of Immunefi, emphasized the growing risks from state-backed actors and called for improved security measures, including a zero-trust approach. He noted that investors must remain vigilant against potential traps in seemingly secure platforms. The growing trend of attacks demonstrates the need for ongoing enhancements in cybersecurity across the DeFi landscape.

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