Three crypto exploits in one day cause $35.55M in losses

AFX_XYZ accounted for the biggest reported hit at $24.15M, followed by VerusCoin at $7.55M and BSquaredNetwork at $3.86M.

Summary

Three separate crypto exploits were reported in a single day, with combined losses totaling $35.55M. AFX_XYZ recorded the largest reported loss at $24.15M, while VerusCoin lost $7.55M and BSquaredNetwork lost $3.86M. The clustering of multiple exploits in one day underscores the operational and smart contract (self-executing blockchain code) risks that can hit crypto projects in quick succession, especially when vulnerabilities are discovered or actively targeted.

Terms & Concepts
  • exploit: An attack that abuses a security vulnerability.
  • smart contract: Self-executing blockchain code that can contain bugs.