2026 Wrench Attacks Overview
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**Executive summary:** Between January and April 2026 there were 34 verified 'wrench attacks' (physical coercion, kidnapping and extortion) against crypto holders — a 41% YoY increase — concentrated in Europe (82% of incidents, primarily France), causing an estimated $101M in losses and driven by data-driven targeting enabled by insider leaks, organized coordinators abroad, and amateur ground operators.
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