North Korea, Iran Linked to Surge in Blockchain Malware Activity
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The malware commands published in blockchains increased 440% in less than a year, in a period that coincides with the appearance of open-source Chinese models. Chainalysis warns that groups linked to North Korea, Iran and Russian-speaking operators are taking advantage of the permanence of public networks to keep their campaigns active.
State-Sponsored Hackers Fuel 420% Jump in Onchain Malware, Chainalysis
State-linked hackers are increasingly using public blockchains as a durable way to “dead drop” malware instructions and infrastructure details, according to a Chainalysis report cited by Cointelegraph. The firm estimates that roughly two-thirds of new quarterly activity involving these techniques is tied to state-aligned operators, while the frequency of such “dead drop” writes has surged [...]
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BITRSSState hackers drive 420% surge in onchain malware, Chainalysis finds
North Korea-linked hackers used Tron, Aptos and BNB Chain to maintain malware infrastructure, while suspected Iran-linked actors embedded directions in Bitcoin transactions.
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