French Wrench Attack: Crypto Worker’s Children Held Hostage, $46,000 Stolen
Crypto Worker’s Children Held Hostage in Latest French ‘Wrench Attack,’ $46,000 Taken
A crypto worker in France was targeted in a so-called wrench attack, in which criminals use physical threats or violence to force someone to surrender digital assets or access to them.
In the latest incident, the worker’s children were reportedly held hostage while attackers took approximately $46,000.
The case highlights the physical security risks faced by people believed to hold or control cryptocurrency. Unlike traditional financial theft, crypto-related attacks can target not only online accounts and devices but also individuals and their families.
The incident is the latest reported example of a wrench attack in France, underscoring the importance of treating cryptocurrency holdings as a personal-security concern as well as a digital one.
