Crypto Ransom Hunters Attacked The Wrong Home Three Times
Two men have been sentenced in France after taking part in a series of break-ins targeting a rural property that criminals allegedly believed was still home to crypto millionaires
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French authorities have arrested six suspects, including one minor, following the kidnapping of a magistrate and her mother in a crypto ransom plot, according to French media reports. The incident underscores growing concerns about the rise in violent “wrench attacks,” where criminals physically assault or kidnap victims to extort cryptocurrency transfers.
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BerniceRussian Crypto Miner Kidnapped, Ransom Demanded in 15 Million Rubles
The article reports the shocking kidnapping of a 23-year-old Russian crypto miner, with a ransom demand of 15 million rubles. Despite the criminals' threats, law enforcement acted swiftly, apprehending the perpetrators with a history of criminal activities. The incident reflects a concerning trend of criminals targeting individuals in the cryptocurrency industry, echoing past cases involving Binance executives and the tragic death of crypto millionaire John Forsyth. The narrative emphasizes the growing security challenges faced by the crypto community.
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A Bitcoin ransom threat endangers Insomniac Games, the developer of Marvel’s Spider-Man series. Rhysida demands 50 BTC to avoid leaking sensitive info about Marvel’s Wolverine game. The compromised data includes game assets and personal information, auctioned starting at 50 BTC. The developer is yet to respond. The community anxiously awaits a resolution.
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Extravagant spending by Aiden Pleterski occurred after the accused raised $41 million to fund a non-existent crypto investment fund.
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