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December 13, 2024; Zurich, Switzerland: VII International Scientific and Practical Conference «GRUNDLAGEN DER MODERNEN WISSENSCHAFTLICHEN FORSCHUNG»


ANALYSIS OF MAJOR CYBER ATTACKS ON DEFI IN 2024 AND COUNTERMEASURES


DOI
https://doi.org/10.36074/logos-13.12.2024.046
Published
09.01.2025

Abstract

The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem experienced significant growth in 2024, accompanied by a rise in sophisticated cyberattacks. This article analyzes key security incidents, including the PenPie reentrancy attack, flash loan exploits on Radiant Capital and Goledo Finance, a social engineering breach at Concentric Finance, a multi-signature compromise on Orbit Chain, and phishing campaigns targeting Binance users. Detailed technical insights and countermeasures, such as reentrancy guards, decentralized oracles, and enhanced user authentication, highlight strategies for mitigating risks and strengthening DeFi security.

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