According to CertiK, cryptocurrency holders lost approximately $101 million from wrench attacks in the first four months of 2026, with 34 verified incidents reported globally—a 41% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Eighty-two percent of these attacks occurred in Europe, with France accounting for the majority. CertiK noted an emerging trend: more than half of 2026 incidents targeted family members of primary victims, including spouses, children, and elderly parents, either as direct targets or as leverage.
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