What Is a Crypto ‘Wrench Attack’?

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The term “wrench attack” comes from an XKCD comic featuring a $5 wrench. Hardware wallets isolate private keys, while multisignature distributes transaction-signing authority. However, neither automatically prevents transfers made under coercion. A physical attack can therefore force a holder to transfer cryptocurrency despite these security measures.

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