Hackers Weaponize Public Blockchains for Indestructible Malware Distribution
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack method where hackers embed malicious code directly into blockchain smart contracts. This technique creates nearly indestructible malware distribution channels that evade traditional security measures.
Blockchain Technology Repurposed for Cyberattacks
According to reports from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, hackers are exploiting the fundamental properties of public blockchain networks to create resilient malware distribution systems that security teams cannot dismantle. The technique, which researchers call EtherHiding, represents what analysts describe as next-generation bulletproof hosting that leverages the immutable nature of distributed ledger technology.
