#physical-robbery News & Analysis

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CryptoBearishProtos · Mar 57/10

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Game developer Sillytuna reports losing $24M of crypto in UK ‘wrench’ attack

Game developer Sillytuna lost $24 million in cryptocurrency during a violent physical robbery in the UK, contradicting initial reports that described it as an 'address poisoning' cyberattack. The victim has appealed for help recovering the stolen funds after what appears to be a 'wrench attack' - a physical assault to force access to crypto wallets.

CryptoBearishDecrypt · Mar 36/104

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Ex-LAPD Officer Found Guilty of $350K ‘Wrench Attack’ Bitcoin Robbery

Former LAPD officer Eric Halem was found guilty of kidnapping and robbery charges after stealing $350,000 in Bitcoin from a teenager during a home invasion. Halem now faces life in prison for what appears to be a 'wrench attack' - a physical crypto theft targeting an individual holder.

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