While the frequency of crypto "wrench attacks" slowed during the second quarter, incidents continued, bringing the first-half total to 52, CertiK said in a report published Wednesday.
One of the most notable trends so far this year, according to CertiK, is the amount of money stolen or demanded by attackers.
Total recorded financial exposure — including ransom demands and stolen funds — rose more than 1,000% year over year, climbing to $124 million from $10.5 million.
As with the firm's last report in May, CertiK pointed out that Western Europe, particularly people in France, have suffered the most attacks.
"Geographically, the threat landscape became highly concentrated.
