Tag: ethereum
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Malware Exploits Ethereum Transfers to Conceal C2 Server IPs
Meet NullReceiver, a sneaky new technique that hides command-and-control server IPs within Ethereum transfers by encoding them directly into the recipient address of an empty transaction. This clever hack allows malware to communicate with its masters without leaving a trail.
Dysphoria Botnet Spreads to 200k Devices, Enables Global DDoS Attacks
A rapidly growing botnet called Dysphoria has infected over 200,000 devices worldwide, enabling massive global DDoS attacks. This sneaky threat uses blockchain technology to hide its tracks and evade detection.
Hackers Inject Malicious Script in Polymarket Supply-Chain Attack
Polymarket has pledged to fully reimburse customers who lost around $3 million in a shocking supply-chain attack that injected malicious JavaScript into the platform's frontend via a third-party vendor breach. The incident highlights the vulnerability of even major players to these types of attacks.