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Wrench Attacks Rise 169% in 2025, Crypto Security Now Includes Physical Threats

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Blockchain security faces a new threat as wrench attacks rose 169% in 2025, per Coindesk. Experts like Jameson Lopp have tracked over 260 cases since 2014, with attacks spanning Paris to Thailand. Perpetrators use tactics like fake delivery roles and on-chain monitoring. Crypto holders now rely on insurance and wallet features like silent alerts. Contract security is also under focus as developers add protections against physical breaches.
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