DeadLock ransomware uses Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy servers, making disruption harder, researchers say.
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DeadLock ransomware group exploit Polygon smart contracts for stealth
DeadLock, a ransomware group that first emerged in July 2025, has made news again, and this time it is for abusing Polygon blockchain smart contracts to manage and rotate proxy server addresses, ...
In a centralized system, stopping an attack can be as easy as flipping a switch. However, with decentralized setups like ...
A recently-discovered ransomware dubbed “DeadLock” is stealthily exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate and distribute proxy addresses, say researchers at cybersecurity firm Group-IB. The ...
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