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 ...
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 ...
The ransomware family’s abuse of Polygon smart contracts echoes techniques recently seen in Ethereum-based attacks.
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