# Hacks and Scams
Crime is an ongoing problem in the cryptocurrency space. According to blockchain data firm [Chainalysis](https://go.chainalysis.com/2022-Crypto-Crime-Report.html), over $14B was stolen in 2021 across the broader ecosystem.
**Criminals Stole Over $14B in Cryptocurrencies in 2021**
Three of the most popular methods used by criminals include:
* **Malware**: Malicious software that infiltrates a user’s computer, generally gaining access to his or her private keys
* **Code Exploits**: Occur when coders find a vulnerability in a smart contract and leverage that to siphon funds to their own address
* **Scams**: Utilize social engineering to deceive users and steal funds (e.g. a Ponzi Scheme)
Let’s take a deeper look into each of these categories below\... :point\_right:
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