Blockchain-assisted cyberattacks reportedly rose fivefold
Tom's Hardware describes a new report saying blockchain “dead-drop” attacks rose 440%, with state-linked and criminal groups using public blockchains to hide malware payloads and command-and-control infrastructure.
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Tom's Hardware reports a fivefold rise in blockchain-assisted cyberattacks, attributing it to Iranian and North Korean state actors and Russia-linked groups. A new report described by the outlet says blockchain “dead-drop” attacks rose 440%, with state-linked and criminal groups using transactions, smart contracts and phantom wallets to hide malware payloads and command-and-control infrastructure.
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