# OSINT Related Articles

HTX News Center provides the latest articles and in-depth analysis on "OSINT", covering market trends, project updates, tech developments, and regulatory policies in the crypto industry.

CertiK Releases Skynet Report: 'Wrench Attacks' Surge 75% in 2025, Physical Violence Becomes Major Threat in Crypto Space

CertiK's Skynet Report reveals a 75% surge in "wrench attacks" in 2025, where physical violence, kidnapping, or intimidation is used to force cryptocurrency holders to surrender private keys or passwords. These attacks, which bypass technical defenses to target individuals directly, resulted in over $40.9 million in confirmed losses—a 44% year-on-year increase. Europe emerged as the highest-risk region, accounting for over 40% of incidents, with France recording the most cases. The report highlights a trend toward increased violence, with physical assaults rising by 250%, and notes that attacks are becoming more organized, often executed by transnational criminal groups using OSINT, signal jammers, and Faraday bags. Targets have broadened from high-value individuals like executives to ordinary holders and their families. CertiK warns that the actual scale of such attacks is likely underestimated due to low reporting rates. Recommendations include using decoy wallets, geographic separation of seed phrases, multisig mechanisms, and comprehensive security training for individuals and organizations. The study underscores that protecting people, not just assets, is critical as wrench attacks become a structured threat in the crypto ecosystem.

marsbit03/31 10:19

CertiK Releases Skynet Report: 'Wrench Attacks' Surge 75% in 2025, Physical Violence Becomes Major Threat in Crypto Space

marsbit03/31 10:19

Repeatedly Solving Cryptic Cases: How Did On-Chain Detective ZachXBT Come to Be?

ZachXBT, an anonymous on-chain investigator, rose to prominence after losing $15,000 in a 2018 crypto hack. Instead of quitting, he taught himself blockchain analysis and open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques. Over seven years, his forensic work has led to the recovery of over $210 million in stolen funds, exposed North Korea’s Lazarus Group, and contributed to arrests across continents. Notable cases include tracking a $243M Bitcoin heist from an airport, uncovering a $4M theft from a US government-seized wallet, and exposing influencers like Lark Davis and Logan Paul for undisclosed promotions. ZachXBT operates independently, funded by community donations and occasional bounties, and advises firms like Paradigm. On February 26, 2026, he is set to release a major investigation into insider trading at one of crypto’s most profitable companies—a reveal the community is eagerly anticipating. ZachXBT embodies permissionless accountability, proving that one individual with public data can enforce transparency where traditional institutions often fail.

marsbit02/25 04:43

Repeatedly Solving Cryptic Cases: How Did On-Chain Detective ZachXBT Come to Be?

marsbit02/25 04:43

Analysis Report on Prediction Markets for the Russia-Ukraine War

As global tensions rise due to events like the Russia-Ukraine war, the Gaza conflict, and other geopolitical risks, the demand for open-source intelligence (OSINT) has grown significantly. This report analyzes the predictive market, particularly Polymarket, as a form of OSINT that leverages public data to forecast outcomes. Initially serving blockchain users, Polymarket gained mainstream attention during the 2024 U.S. presidential election by accurately predicting Trump’s victory with 65% probability a week before results were official, reaching 90% on election night—outperforming traditional polls and media. With $3.686 billion in trading volume, the event shifted perceptions of predictive markets from mere gambling to a credible data source. The core value lies not in betting itself, but in the informational edge it provides, allowing insiders to signal outcomes—from entertainment awards to geopolitical events—through market activity. This transforms traditional information flow, enabling early insight into everything from business decisions to military movements, making market prices a powerful real-time signal.

marsbit02/14 04:19

Analysis Report on Prediction Markets for the Russia-Ukraine War

marsbit02/14 04:19

活动图片

Regulatory Policy

Market Analysis