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Hackers are turning public blockchains into malware dead drops that can keep malicious networks alive after servers disappear

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Hackers are using blockchains to keep malware instructions available after servers disappearAI is making blockchain-based malware infrastructure easier for less experienced hackersBlockchain traffic is difficult to block without disrupting legitimate cryptocurrency services worldwideHackers are increasingly hiding malware instructions inside public blockchains, creating communication channels that can survive the removal of conventional infrastructure.New figures from Chainalysis claim malicious blockchain activity increased 440%, with daily entries rising from 2.06 to 11.1 after newer AI systems emerged.The technique gives attackers another way to maintain communication with compromised computers without relying entirely on conventional servers controlled by hosting providers.Latest Videos FromTechRadarBlockchain networks become malware…

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