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Crypto ‘wrench attacks’ persist as total climbs to 52 and value targeted jumps more than tenfold, CertiK says
CertiK reports that crypto 'wrench attacks' have increased to 52, with the value targeted rising more than tenfold. The organization advises limiting public information linking personal identity, location, or routines to cryptocurrency holdings.
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