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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 systems that leverage blockchain’s decentralization against security teams.

Blockchain Technology Repurposed for Cyberattacks

According to reports from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, hackers are exploiting the fundamental properties of blockchain technology to create resilient malware distribution systems that security teams struggle to dismantle. The technique, which researchers call EtherHiding, represents what analysts describe as next-generation bulletproof hosting that leverages the immutable nature of distributed ledger systems.