Former U.S. Secret Service agent issues security warning for cryptocurrency professionals

TechFlow news, April 30 — Carl Agnelli, former U.S. Secret Service agent and current head of security at a16z crypto, issued a warning that professionals in the cryptocurrency industry are facing increasingly severe physical security threats. The report indicates that recent violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency founders and investors show criminals are systematically using methods such as surveillance and kidnapping. Agnelli recommends industry professionals adopt a series of preventive measures, including setting up secondary wallets to handle ransom demands, reducing online information exposure, and enhancing daily security awareness. He emphasized that the irreversible nature of crypto assets, combined with the perception of high net worth among industry participants, makes this group a prime target for criminals.