adminDeadLock ransomware abuses Polygon blockchain to rotate proxy servers quietly
In recent developments, group-IB published its report on Jan. 15 and said the method could make disruption harder for defenders. The malware reads on-chain data, so victims do not pay…
DeadLock Ransomware Using Polygon Smart Contracts to Evade Detection
In recent developments, the ransomware family’s abuse of Polygon smart contracts echoes techniques recently seen in Ethereum-based attacks. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who are evaluating…
DeadLock ransomware hides using exploited Polygon smart contracts
In recent developments, group-IB found a ransomware dubbed DeadLock that is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses to evade takedowns. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…