In Pics | Biggest known Crypto currency thefts

As the virtual heist is increasing day-by-day, hackers are managing to sweep millions of currencies from the cryptocurrency platforms. Ever since its existence, the attacks by hackers have seen an exponential rise and it continues to increase every year. However, due to its decentralised nature and many crypto coin exchanges lacking proper safety nets, users often have to rely on the goodwill of the platforms to get their money back. Here we take a look at some of the biggest known crypto thefts.(Source: Statista)

As the virtual heist is increasing day-by-day, hackers are managing to sweep millions of currencies from the crypto currency platforms. Ever since its existence, the attacks by the hackers have seen an exponential rise. Here we take a look at some of the biggest known crypto thefts. Credit: AFP Photo

PolyNetwork (2021) - $611 million

KUCOIN (2020) - $285 million. Credit: Reuters Photo

Coincheck (2018) - $547 million. Credit: AFP Photo

NICEHASH (2017) - $64 million. Credit: www.nicehash.com

MT.GOX (2014) - $480 million. Credit: Reuters Photo

Zaif (2018) - $62 million. Credit: Reuters Photo