$41M in Losses as Crypto Wrench Attacks Hit Record High in 2025
In brief Physical attacks on crypto holders hit a record 72 incidents in 2025, up 75% year over year, according to a new CertiK report....
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Wrench attacks increased by 75% in 2025, resulting in $41M losses: CertiK
Physically targeting crypto users or their relatives, colloquially known as “wrench attacks,” significantly increased in the last year, according to blockchain security auditor CertiK. In...
Ethereum activity surge could be linked to dusting attacks: Researcher
Recent record network activity on Ethereum could be linked to a wave of address poisoning attacks that are taking advantage of low gas fees since...
Ethereum Network Activity Surge Linked to Address Poisoning Attacks: Researcher
A recent spike in activity on the Ethereum network may be partly driven by address poisoning attacks that have become cheaper to execute amid falling...
Why wrench attacks are becoming one of the most violent forms of crypto crimes
In January 2025, French authorities freed Ledger co-founder David Balland after kidnappers demanded a large ransom in cryptocurrency. The case illustrated what crypto crime can...