#CryptoSecurity101 As of June 6, 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape is grappling with an alarming surge in security threats, both digital and physical. In 2024 alone, crypto-related thefts escalated to $2.2 billion, with North Korean hackers responsible for over 60% of these losses, including a $1.5 billion Ethereum heist. Simultaneously, a disturbing trend of physical attacks, termed "wrench attacks," has emerged, targeting crypto holders through coercion and violence to extract private keys. High-profile incidents include kidnappings, torture, and mutilation of victims in countries like the U.S. and France, all in pursuit of digital assets.