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Crypto Wrench Attacks Rise in France: Masked Gunme...
Decrypt •Friday, January 9, 2026 at 05:14 AM•1 min read

Crypto Wrench Attacks Rise in France: Masked Gunmen Steal Crypto USB

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France is emerging as a European hotspot for crypto-related "wrench attacks," according to reports. One such incident involved masked gunmen tying up a woman and stealing a crypto USB. The report indicates that over 14 crypto-related attacks were documented in France last year. The development highlights growing concerns around the physical security of cryptocurrency assets, particularly as adoption increases. These types of attacks, where individuals are physically coerced into handing over their crypto holdings, present a unique challenge to the digital asset space.

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France is emerging as a European hotspot for crypto-related "wrench attacks," according to reports. One such incident involved masked gunmen tying up a woman and stealing a crypto USB. The report indicates that over 14 crypto-related attacks were documented in France last year. The development highlights growing concerns around the physical security of cryptocurrency assets, particularly as adoption increases. These types of attacks, where individuals are physically coerced into handing over their crypto holdings, present a unique challenge to the digital asset space.

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