Violent crypto attacks rise as criminals hunt bigger payouts
Crypto criminals are increasingly targeting people, not just digital wallets, as violent attacks climb globally.So-called wrench attacks — where criminals use violence to coerce victims to hand over cryptocurrency — have accelerated this year, according to a new report by blockchain security firm CertiK, which tracks cyber threats and security incidents in the digital asset industry. CertiK verified 52 physical attacks against digital asset holders globally in the first half of 2026, up 33% fro…

