Stay Vigilant: Protect Your Crypto Wealth and Personal Security in the Age of Mobility Tech Crimes

Talking openly about your crypto portfolio online is a serious risk.

In recent years, criminals have grown more sophisticated, using advanced mobility technology to target high net worth individuals (HNWI).

Sharing details about your crypto wealth can make you a prime target for theft, kidnapping, and other crimes.

This post explains why you should never reveal your crypto holdings publicly and explores the rise of mobility tech crimes involving devices like Flipper Zero, ESP32 Marauder cards, and DIY Raspberry Pi setups. It also highlights real-world cases from 2025 and offers practical advice for protecting yourself and your close circle.

While Pentest (Penetration Testing) devices are made for Good-Guy use like "Ethical Hackers", many of the criminals we are now fighting came from within educational and professional Pentest communities.

Why Sharing Crypto Wealth Details Online Is Dangerous

Many people underestimate how much information criminals can gather from seemingly harmless posts. When you brag about your crypto trades, gains, or losses, you reveal patterns, locations, and even personal habits. This information can be pieced together by criminals to plan targeted attacks.

For example, in late 2025, law enforcement agencies worldwide reported a surge in crimes linked to social media disclosures.

One case involved a lawyer who posted detailed trading results and mentioned his city and office location. Within weeks, he became a victim of a coordinated attack involving smishing (SMS phishing) and physical surveillance, resulting in significant financial loss.

Key reasons to avoid sharing crypto details:

• Location exposure:

  • Revealing where you live or work helps criminals plan physical attacks.

• Timing clues:

  • Sharing when you make trades or move funds can alert criminals to vulnerable moments.

• Network risks:

  • Details about your contacts or business associates can expose others to danger.

• Psychological manipulation:

  • Public bragging can attract scammers who use social engineering to gain trust.

    
    

If you are a high net worth individual, keep your crypto activities private and encourage your close contacts to do the same.

Mobility Technology Crime Explained

Mobility technology crime refers to criminal activities that exploit portable electronic devices to hack, surveil, and steal. Devices like the Flipper Zero and ESP32 Marauder cards have become popular tools for criminals because they are small, affordable, and powerful.

What These Devices Can Do

• Disable surveillance cameras:

  • They can jam or turn off security cameras temporarily, creating blind spots.

• Disrupt Wi-Fi and Bluetooth:

  • These devices can interfere with wireless signals, cutting off alarms or communication.

• Open cars and garage doors:

  • By cloning key fobs or exploiting wireless protocols, criminals can gain physical access to vehicles and homes. Domestic violence incidences have occurred due to security breaches

    • Wireless disabling of home camera surveillance

    • Remote opening of a garage door

    • Unlocking cars to gain access to the driver.

• Scan and clone RFID access cards:

  • Building entry cards can be copied to bypass security systems.

• Infiltrate and exfiltrate data:

  • They can intercept wireless data transmissions and extract sensitive information without detection.

    
    

DIY Raspberry Pi devices have further raised the stakes. These small computers can be programmed to perform complex hacking tasks, mimicking capabilities once exclusive to intelligence agencies like the CIA. This means criminals can now carry out high-tech attacks on the move, making detection and prevention much harder.

Real-World Impact in 2025

Reports from law enforcement and media outlets in 2025 reveal how these technologies have been used in actual crimes:

• Crypto kidnapping:

  • Criminal groups targeted HNWIs by kidnapping family members or associates, demanding ransom in cryptocurrency. They used mobility tech to monitor victims’ movements and disable security systems.

• Enterprise-level theft:

  • Organized crime rings used Flipper Zero and ESP32 Marauder cards to breach corporate offices, steal access credentials, and siphon crypto assets.

• Smishing campaigns:

  • Sophisticated SMS phishing attacks tricked victims into revealing private keys or installing malware, often coordinated with physical surveillance using mobility hacking devices.

• Data breaches:

  • Hackers infiltrated buildings by cloning RFID cards, gaining access to servers storing sensitive financial data.

Mobility tech based cyber attacks have caused millions in lost funds and left victims traumatized. The combination of online oversharing and advanced mobility tech has created a new frontier for criminal enterprises.

Protecting Yourself and Your Enterprise

If you are a high net worth individual or manage an enterprise with crypto assets, a thorough security review is essential. This review should cover both personal and organizational vulnerabilities, including those of people close to you, known as “adjacent targets.” Leverage my experience to identify and mitigate your vulnerabilities.

Steps to Take

• Limit online exposure:

  • Avoid posting any details about your crypto holdings, trades, or lifestyle that could hint at wealth.

• Secure physical access:

  • Upgrade building security with multi-factor authentication and regularly audit access cards.

• Monitor wireless signals:

  • Use signal detectors to identify jamming or cloning attempts around your property.

• Train your team:

  • Educate employees and family members about smishing and social engineering risks.

• Use hardware wallets:

  • Store crypto assets offline in secure hardware wallets rather than on internet-connected devices.

• Conduct regular audits:

  • Review security protocols and update them to address new threats from mobility tech.

• Consider professional help:

  • Engage cybersecurity experts to perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

    
    

Protecting Adjacent Targets

Criminals often exploit weak links close to their primary target.

Family members, assistants, or even close friends can be targeted to gain access. Make sure these individuals understand the risks and follow strict security practices.

Final Thoughts

The rise of mobility technology crime has changed the landscape of personal and enterprise security. Sharing your crypto wealth details online is no longer just a privacy issue—it can lead to real-world danger.

Devices like Flipper Zero, ESP32 Marauder cards, and DIY Raspberry Pi setups have empowered criminals to carry out sophisticated mobile technology based attacks that were once only possible for intelligence agencies. This is not speculation. This is a trend.

Article by Glyn MacLean

Founder THE DARK NIGHT ONLINE

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