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Wrench Attacks Bypass Encryption by Forcing Victims to Unlock Crypto Wallets

Cybersecurity NewsJuly 27, 20265 min read

Cryptocurrency theft is increasingly moving beyond the screen. Criminals are using violence, threats, home invasions, and kidnapping attempts to force victims to unlock wallets or approve transfers while under pressure. These incidents are known as wrench attacks, a term that describes bypassing strong encryption by targeting the person who controls the keys. Instead of defeating […] The post Wrench Attacks Bypass Encryption by Forcing Victims to Unlock Crypto Wallets appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Cryptocurrency theft is increasingly moving beyond the screen. Criminals are using violence, threats, home invasions, and kidnapping attempts to force victims to unlock wallets or approve transfers while under pressure. These incidents are known as wrench attacks, a term that describes bypassing strong encryption by targeting the person who controls the keys. Instead of defeating a wallet’s security, attackers attempt to coerce its owner into giving up access. Analysts at TRM identified a growing pattern of physical attacks against people linked to digital asset wealth,…

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