AI Deepfakes and Wrench Attacks: The Future of Crypto Hacks

[nihalsari]

Crypto security is evolving fast. In 2025, hackers used AI-enhanced social engineering, fake Zoom calls, and physical “wrench attacks” to steal funds. Experts suggest:

Use hardware wallets with biometric authentication

Separate funds across hot, warm, and cold wallets

Validate every transaction on your hardware device

Assume every unexpected message is a test
Remember: no legitimate service will ask for your seed phrase—ever.

[lingriiddd]

At this point I just assume every unexpected DM is a scam attempt