Analysis: On-chain crypto attacks triple since AI popularization

The frequency of on-chain attacks against cryptocurrency projects has tripled since the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, according to an analysis by BlockBeats. The media outlet explained that the monthly average of such incidents was just 3.7 between 2020 and 2021, before AI became mainstream. In the period since, the average has surged to 10.4 attacks per month, with a cumulative total of 250 attacks recorded. Attacks have become even more frequent this year as AI capabilities have significantly improved, the report noted. "This suggests that AI technology is being used to automate and increase the frequency of vulnerability discovery and attack techniques," BlockBeats stated. "The importance of smart contract security audits and real-time monitoring across the cryptocurrency ecosystem is also being emphasized."