Cryptorank Crypto Gangs Target French Couple in Data-Driven Attacks
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- •A couple in France was targeted three times by crypto gangs due to outdated personal data.
- •Attackers used leaked information from previous homeowners to identify perceived crypto wealth.
- •The rise in data-driven wrench attacks has led to significant financial exposure and security risks.
In Somme, France, a couple was attacked three times by crypto gangs seeking €1 million in cryptocurrency they did not possess. The attackers relied on leaked personal information from previous homeowners, leading to a series of invasions within a month. The victims, an agricultural worker and a banking executive, were assaulted during one incident, which was partially streamed on Snapchat. Two men were sentenced for their involvement in the third attack, highlighting a trend in data-driven wrench attacks. CertiK reported 52 verified wrench attacks globally in H1 2026, with 33 occurring in France, reflecting a significant rise in crypto-related physical crimes. French authorities recorded 77 crypto-related incidents in the same period, up from 45 the previous year. The couple is now attempting to sell their home due to ongoing threats despite having no cryptocurrency to surrender.
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