Beware: New ‘DeadLock’ Ransomware Weaponizes Polygon Smart Contracts to Stay Invisible
January 15, 2026
Group‑IB intelligence reveals the DeadLock ransomware family leverages Polygon smart contracts for dynamic proxy rotation, enabling the malware to evade detection and resist standard domain/IP‑based blocking.
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