Crypto-related “wrench attacks” continued through the first half of 2026, with 52 verified incidents worldwide and $124.1 million in recorded financial exposure, according to CertiK.
Summary
- CertiK recorded 52 wrench attacks in H1 2026, with financial exposure reaching $124.1 million worldwide.
- France accounted for 33 verified incidents as Europe became main center of physical crypto attacks.
- Home invasions rose from one to 20 cases, becoming the most common attack type recorded.
The total includes stolen funds, ransom demands, frozen assets and other values tied to documented cases, rather than only money confirmed as lost.
The number of attacks rose 33.3%…
