https://www.cnet.com/news/thieves-have-made-off-with-1-2-billion-in-cryptocurrency-since-2017-says-report/ > Cryptocurrency has skyrocketed in value over the past year, so it shouldn't be too surprising that thieves want a piece of the pie. > It's estimated that about $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency has been stolen since the beginning of 2017, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (via Reuters). This estimate includes both reported and unreported theft.