DeadLock Malware Exploits Polygon Smart Contracts to Hide

Jan 16, 2026 - 03:15
DeadLock Malware Exploits Polygon Smart Contracts to Hide
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 company reported on Thursday that the DeadLock ransomware, first discovered in July, has seen “low exposure” as it isn’t tied to any known data leak site or affiliate programs and has...

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