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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
The rising prevalence of violence toward bitcoin/crypto holders is a dark topic to cover, but with the help of our new STATS page, you can arm yourself with the pattern-recognition skills needed to keep yourself & your loved ones safe:
Why you should ALWAYS lock your door behind you when entering your home.
Sometimes that's all it takes to prevent a very bad situation.
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We've made some updates to our STATS page - here's what's new:
- Linking to specific physical attack categories and cases
- Glossary of terms/phrases added to bottom of page
- General tweaks to improve usability
Check it out! 👇
Introducing GLOK STATS - The Physical Violence In Bitcoin AKA "$5 Wrench-Attack" Page
Inspired by nostr:npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp, this is an expanded database of attack cases perpetrated toward bitcoin/crypto holders, featuring in-depth details such as:
- Attacks by BTC price
- Attacks by country
- Prevalence of different scenarios (kidnapping, home invasion, etc.)
- Violence patterns
This resource will upgrade your personal security preparedness like nothing else 👇
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"Bitcoin and crypto owners may not be fully aware of the risks and are often unprepared – physically, mentally, or tactically...
...The best defense is to avoid being attacked in the first place."
New GLOK feature in DailyExpress - check it out! 👇
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2141912/warning-issued-new-crime-emerging
NEW BLOG POST!
https://glok.me/crypto-kidnappings-stats/
Learn From Others’ Mistakes: How GLOK Stats Helps You Stay Safe in Crypto 👇
"The best article NYT has written on crypto"
How to Not Get Kidnapped for Your Bitcoin
Full New York Times GLOK Feature 🗞️
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/business/how-to-not-get-kidnapped-for-your-bitcoin.html
AMAZING to see the bitcoin community already utilizing this resource to improve their physical security practices! 🙏
To check out our brand new GLOK STATS page for yourself, visit: glok.me/stats
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Introducing GLOK STATS - The Physical Violence In Bitcoin AKA "$5 Wrench-Attack" Page
Inspired by nostr:nprofile1qqs0w2xeumnsfq6cuuynpaw2vjcfwacdnzwvmp59flnp3mdfez3czpsprpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezumr0wpczuum0vd5kzmp0ksxxx2, this is an expanded database of attack cases perpetrated toward bitcoin/crypto holders, featuring extensive additional details to maximize value.
The page features in-depth details such as:
- Attacks by #BTC price
- Attacks by country
- Prevalence of different scenarios (kidnapping, home invasion, etc.)
- Violence patterns
This resource will upgrade your personal security preparedness like nothing else on the internet. Bookmark it, and share with your friends! 👇
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We've all heard Hal Finney's story...but did you know his home was SWATTED back in 2014, when he was in the late stages of his five-year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease?
December 2014, Santa Barbara, USA 🇺🇸
Extortionist SWATs Early Bitcoin Adopter Hal Finney
How to find out if your passwords & other personal data have been breached online
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A good rule of thumb in life is to always FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL.
Glok helps you do this in several ways, from improving your conflict-avoidance skills in our counter-kidnapping trainings, to giving you a full audit of your security strengths & weaknesses via our checklist ✅️
Sign up for one of our COUNTER-KIDNAPPING TRAININGS here 👇
glok.me/training/
Download our FREE PHYSICAL SECURITY CHECKLIST here 👇
glok.me/checklist/.
It's been a HUGE week in Bitcoin land, as nostr:nprofile1qqsxcgma3va3yqj3cwxzxrqxm8jg7rfszajhckm9erpkzyhtzhzj46c3t9704, nostr:nprofile1qqsgydql3q4ka27d9wnlrmus4tvkrnc8ftc4h8h5fgyln54gl0a7dgsppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2ap0qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kytc79p4zh and the Square team has rolled out #Bitcoin payments for over 4 million merchants 🤯
From a SAFETY standpoint, here are 2 perspectives we're thinking about regarding this news, covering both POSITIVE and CAUTIOUS bases 🧵👇
POSITIVE TAKE:
Physical safety is often a numbers game.
If bad guys know you're the only Bitcoin/Crypto holder in town, it puts a BIG target on your back.
The higher Bitcoin adoption goes, the larger pool of Bitcoiners there is, and the lower the likelihood you will be targeted.
CAUTIOUS TAKE:
On the flipside, as more people/businesses adopt Bitcoin, and adoption grows as a whole, more thieves will understand the value of BTC/crypto, and seek it out as they carry out their crimes (as well as put more energy in learning how to extract it from victims).
Both of these perspectives - positive and cautious - should be in your mental toolbox as these big moves are made in the adoption curve of #Bitcoin.
And as always, no matter what's going on in the big crazy world around you, it's important to focus on what YOU can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
One of the best ways to improve your personal safety is by maximizing self-defense skills, which is why we offer GROUP COUNTER-KIDNAPPING TRAININGS.
This is a premium self-defense course taught by the top experts in the world.
Request your training HERE 👇
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If you've experienced a sophisticated scam, phishing attack, wrench attack or similar, and would be willing to share your story, DM us!
We're working on creating content focused on educating the world about these risks, specifically for Bitcoin/Crypto holders.
DMs are open 📨
One of the most popular segments of our first Counter-Kidnapping Training session in Riga was the constraint-escape workshop.
This is something anyone can practice themselves at home. Grab a friend, some duct tape and some zip ties, and test your escaping skills!
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More info + apply here! 👇
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Announcing GLOK: The Next Chapter in Bitcoiners' Arms Race
First, a little bit of history...
THE QUEST FOR A SECURE BITCOINER BEGINS
In 2013, bitcoin users primarily relied on desktop wallets such as Bitcoin Core, MultiBit, or Electrum, which stored private keys in a wallet.dat file on their computer's hard drive. Viruses and malware were widespread, specifically targeting these wallet.dat files to steal bitcoin. It was the beginning of the Bitcoin Malware Era.
To combat online threats, Trezor introduced the world's first hardware wallet. A common question received was, "How much #BTC do I need to own to justify buying a hardware wallet?" With Trezor priced at 1 BTC (approximately $90), the advice was straightforward: "Any amount, even less than 1 BTC." Some users were skeptical, especially those with modest holdings.
...However, within just three months, the price of bitcoin increased tenfold, highlighting the importance of securing digital assets with a dedicated hardware solution. Today, hardware wallets are a ubiquitous part of bitcoiners' security strategies, with plenty of different options available in the market to choose from.
THE RISE OF DIGITAL RANSOM
Around the same time, crypto ransomware attacks started to emerge. Hackers remotely locked computers and stole data, demanding bitcoin ransoms. Initially, these attacks focused on end-users. Notable examples include CryptoLocker from 2013, which caused substantial financial harm, with approximately $3 million extorted in ransom payments during its peak or WannaCry, which infected an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 computers across more than 150 countries in 2017.
As bitcoin's value surged, so did the sophistication and scope of these attacks. Ransomware began targeting businesses, leading to the development of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). Today, over 70% of companies face ransomware attacks each year, resulting in billions of dollars in annual damages. The highest ransom paid to date was a record-breaking $75 million in Bitcoin to the Dark Angels ransomware group by Cencora, surpassing the previous record of $40 million paid by CNA Financial in 2021.
THE ERA OF WRENCH ATTACKS HAS ARRIVED
With bitcoin surging past $100,000, extortion tactics have evolved. The stakes are no longer just about reputation, data, and money; physical violence is becoming more prevalent.
Centralized exchanges and bitcoin companies, such as Gemini, Robinhood, Ledger, and Coinbase, which have suffered customer data leaks, often avoid discussing the true risks associated with such breaches. Every bitcoin user knows that KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures are intrusive, but the primary concern isn't just potential phishing attacks or increased taxation. The rising threat of kidnappings, assaults, and extortions, which have become almost weekly occurrences (with over 60% of cases possibly unreported), is the real issue.
Our founder nostr:nprofile1qythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgu3wvfskuep0qyfhwumn8ghj7cn0wd68ytn0dekxjmn99uqsuamnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dshsz9thwden5te0wfjkccte9ejxzmt4wvhxjme0qqszdnz0e2lu0gwww4aup0av4m0gcg30n30shsvrs8lcukdfjhl564q2msj95's focus on securing risks has driven her for over 20 years, from risk management and insurance products to building BTC hardware wallets (now ubiquitous) to collaborating with nostr:nprofile1qqsvwcwuwcwmucx3s7dfs54m49h7uclw4vxh8ygu25m9chk0ypy5ngsq0mpq7 to enhance physical security through user-friendly multisig.
nostr:nprofile1qyv8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnvdac8qtnnda3kjctv9uqzpaegm8nwwpyrtrnsjv84efjtp9mhpkvfenvxs487vx8d48y28qgxxgzsvk's detailed documentation of physical attacks and extensive speaking has been invaluable in bringing this topic to public awareness. His talks and blog posts, along with Rigel Walshe's presentation, are a good start for those who want to get better prepared. For those who enjoy reading, Michael Bazzell's Extreme Privacy is a great resource, however in many cases only applicable to US citizens.
However, reading and listening may not be enough. Avoiding dark streets or strangers won't suffice, as kidnappings often occur in broad daylight, and attackers exploit existing trust. While a robust wallet setup is crucial, it doesn't guarantee safety. Attackers are becoming bolder and more physical.
AND SO THE ARMS RACE CONTINUES...
To assist bitcoiners in distress, I sought a reliable tracking but found only bulky panic buttons and intrusive surveillance that depend on other devices or a vendor's network of phones, or software that constantly tracks their users and creates yet another honeypot for criminals.
Bitcoiners care deeply about privacy, and the ability to work autonomously and covertly, so these options do not fit the bill.
GLOK is more than just a private geolocation solution built on the Nostr protocol; it's a comprehensive security service designed to empower and secure bitcoiners and their families.
Our project covers multiple areas as you might guess, but for now, we're excited to reveal the first two of these 👇
1. GLOK SECURITY TRAINING
GLOK's training programs are aimed at developing habits and skills for enhanced personal security. The offer includes a first-of-its-kind Counter-Kidnapping Training, tailored for bitcoin and cryptoasset owners.
These training sessions are conducted by seasoned security professionals with combat experience and a hands-on approach. Participants will learn from experts who have managed extreme risk situations for decades and have protected many clients. The lecturers will provide instruction on anticipating and avoiding threats from kidnappers, thieves, and unwanted surveillance.
To help bitcoiners assess their personal situation and start making improvements even before the training, a Physical Security Checklist is made available for free download.
Download the checklist HERE: https://glok.me/checklist/
We are planning to release more training soon. To keep an eye on this, follow us here on Nostr, as well as on...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glok.me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GLOKme
2. GLOK APP
The GLOK App is a private geolocation software designed to launch an alert in distress and send it to a predefined list of watchers.
Let's build our parallel, private and decentralized "army of guardian angels"!
HERE'S HOW THE APP WORKS:
Upon activation of the alert button, GLOK sends the user's location in an encrypted message via the Nostr network. The app is built on several key principles:
PRIVACY FIRST:
GLOK does not store any user information or location data. It finds you locally, on demand, and encrypts all sensitive data.
RESILIENCE: Reliable alert delivery is ensured through the use of redundant Nostr relays and a strong system of notifications.
CONNECTING COMMUNITY:
All core functionalities are free, enabling neighborhood watch capabilities. Users can form a network of trust to look out for each other.
OPEN-SOURCE:
The GLOK App will invite anyone to review its design and implementation for security and transparency.
We will release a beta soon for testing - sign up here to be one of GLOK's first users – help us fix bugs and improve its functionality 👇
For now, this is all we will share, but stay tuned, more is coming.
STAY STRONG, RESILIENT, AND SAFE OUT THERE, FELLOW BITCOINERS!