Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos Acknowledging a recent report suggests Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance may be linked to a spanner attack, where attackers use kidnapping or violence to force victims to hand over cryptocurrencies.
In a report released last month, Web3 security firm CertiK noted Nancy Guthrie This case serves as an example of proxy targeting, which refers to vulnerable family members targeted for extortion in spanner attacks.
Nancy Guthrie update: Here’s what the Pima County Sheriff said
Additionally, Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz posted on X this week that while Nanos did not comment on CertiK’s report, he confirmed that he had brought it to the attention of the team investigating Nancy Guthrie’s case.
However, Ruiz noted that there is no official evidence that TODAY’s mother Nancy Savannah Guthriewas involved in the Wrench attack.
The CertiK report cited previous ransom note allegations related to the Nancy Guthrie case. Just days after Nancy disappeared from her Arizona residence, TMZ received a ransom note allegedly demanding millions of dollars in ransom. Bitcoin For Nancy’s release.
At the same time, Tucson News affiliate KGUN received a ransom demand for $6 million.
February 7, Savannah Her siblings publicly expressed their willingness to pay for their mother’s return in an Instagram video. “We got your message and we understand,” Savannah said. “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we can have peace. This is of great value to us and we will pay the price.”
Nancy Guthrie Update: Retired detective reacts to Wrench attack
In light of a reported increase in wrench attacks, Lisa J. Miller, a retired detective and former chief of law enforcement for the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, offers advice on how to stay safe.
“Protecting yourself requires the usual things we’ve all been told before — limiting your social media profiles, never posting photos of your home, knowing who your audience is when you post photos of your children, family, and visible signs of financial security,” Miller told Fox News in an interview.
“When it comes to what data is available to you online, monitor your online presence,” Miller continued.
“This is easier said than done as we live in an ever-increasing digital world where more and more people are aware of and have the ability to mine open source information for data about you.”
