France: families face repeated crypto extortion attempts driven by leaked data files
- —A resident of Arvillers survived four break-in attempts from late December to mid-January with only €300 in her wallet
- —A couple in Grivesnes was attacked because they lived at the former address of a crypto holder
- —On Oct. 31, 2025, three men in Revelles demanded €200,000 in crypto while a mastermind watched via video call
- —Masterminds recruit attackers via Telegram and Snapchat, and stolen data files are resold between groups
Why it matters: Leaked personal data of crypto holders creates a lasting threat: even holding no assets does not protect victims from repeated attacks.
Source: Journal du Coin