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By Jean-Luc Maracon
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Phishing, Hacking, Private Keys: The Painful Methods. Certik also analyzed how these attacks occur in practice.
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A Weakened French Market, Investors Look Elsewhere. The effect on investor confidence is hard to quantify, but it is there.
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In 2026, France has become the most targeted country in the world for attacks against cryptocurrency holders. Of the 52 incidents recorded globally, 33 occurred on French soil.
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This figure comes from a report published by Certik, a company specializing in blockchain security.
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Certik also analyzed how these attacks occur in practice. The methods vary, but they are generally becoming more sophisticated.
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The targets are individuals and companies linked to cryptocurrencies. Poorly secured digital wallets and exchange platforms have been the most frequent entry points.
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The financial losses are real. Some attacks have resulted in the theft of millions of euros in digital assets.
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The effect on investor confidence is hard to quantify, but it is there. When a country accounts for two-thirds of global attacks over a given period, it sends a strong negative…
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The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies in France is probably one of the factors explaining this geographical concentration.
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See also: Balance Coin collapses by 99% after a $915,000 exploit on Bitcoin vaults
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The industry is seeking solutions. Initiatives are underway to develop better protection practices and to raise user awareness of risks.
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More context: BitMEX Shuts Down September 23 as HDR Global Exits Crypto Derivatives
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The increasing sophistication of the methods used seriously complicates the work of security teams.
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Increased cooperation among sector actors may be the most obvious path. Real-time threat information sharing, development of common security standards, coordination between…
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The lack of official communication from the French authorities on these 33 incidents remains striking. No public comment, no clear directive for users.
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