Security· ★★★· bearish·

Masked men tie up elderly couple in France in crypto robbery, flee with laptop

  • —The break-in occurred around 3:00 a.m. on October 22 in Mont-de-Marsan
  • —The 63-year-old man was struck on the head; both victims were bound with tape and zip ties
  • —The attackers took a laptop that may contain wallets and private keys
  • —The couple's son works in crypto and is under police protection
Why it matters: Another crypto-rap in France highlights how data leaks are turning crypto holders into physical targets.
Source: Journal du Coin
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