CertiK: Wrench attacks up 33% in first half of 2026
- —52 wrench attacks worldwide in the first half of 2026, up from 39 a year earlier
- —Losses rose to $124 million from $10.5 million in the same period of 2025
- —In 2025, the number of attacks rose 75% to 72 confirmed cases
- —Europe accounts for more than 40% of incidents, with France recording 19 attacks
Why it matters: Physical attacks bypass any technical protection, forcing holders to reconsider privacy, multisig and custodial solutions.
Source: Siam Blockchain