CertiK: Probability of offline violent crimes related to cryptocurrencies is rising, and family members have become new risk points
Odaily reported that CertiK's report shows that in the first four months of 2026, 34 "wrench attacks" (offline violence or coercion to obtain crypto assets) were recorded globally, a 41% increase year-on-year, with cumulative losses of approximately $101 million.
The report points out that attack patterns are shifting towards "data-driven" approaches, meaning attackers collect victim information in advance and include family members and other "proxy targets" as leverage for threats.
By region, Europe accounts for 82% of these cases, with France being the most concentrated. Industry insiders believe that such attacks have become a significant security risk for crypto asset holders.
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