Crypto ‘wrench attacks’ on the rise, with victims’ family members increasingly at risk: CertiK

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CertiK reports a 41% surge in verified 'wrench attacks' globally, with 34 incidents, a significant increase from the same period in 2025. These attacks typically target family members of crypto users, compromising their accounts and assets. The rise in wrench attacks poses a growing risk to the security of the global crypto ecosystem and its users.