Physical Attacks on Crypto Holders Surge in France as ‘Wrench’ Crimes Spread
Summary
- Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders in France are surging, occurring roughly once every 2.5 days.
- The crimes are a form of “wrench attack,” in which assailants use physical violence to force access to a cryptocurrency wallet.
- Attention is growing on rising offline security risks alongside growing digital asset ownership and the need for stronger personal security.
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Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders are surging in France, highlighting growing criminal risks for investors.
Cointelegraph reported on April 21 that a suspect posing as a delivery worker recently attacked the home of a crypto investor in France. A 25-year-old suspect was arrested.
The suspect allegedly locked the victim’s family in a room and threatened them. One family member overpowered the attacker after a struggle.
The incident was a so-called “wrench attack,” a type of crime in which assailants use physical violence to force access to a cryptocurrency wallet.
Cointelegraph said such attacks are escalating in France, occurring roughly once every 2.5 days.
The case has drawn attention to rising offline security risks as digital asset ownership increases. It has also renewed calls for stronger personal security.
JH Kim
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