India, June 16 -- The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has renewed attention on a growing criminal tactic known as a "wrench attack," where suspects use physical force, threats, or kidnapping to obtain money or cryptocurrency. While authorities have not publicly linked Nancy Guthrie's case to such an attack, cybersecurity experts and former law enforcement officials say several aspects of the case resemble patterns seen in similar crimes.

Nancy Guthrie Case Highlights Growing Concern Over Wrench Attacks

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared on February 1. Since then, experts have examined whether the case could fit the profile of a wrench attack, a crime that relies on physical coerci...