DeadLock Ransomware Uses Polygon Smart Contracts to Make Extortion Infra Harder to Disrupt
SourceThe Hacker News
StatusNews report
AddedAugust 11, 2026
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The ransomware group known as DeadLock has been observed using decentralized infrastructure to facilitate victim communications and data leak operations in a bid to improve operational resilience. "Its recovery ecosystem combines the Session messaging network with blockchain-backed services that store and deliver resources used throughout the extortion process," the Microsoft Threat
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What is the DeadLock Ransomware Uses Polygon Smart Contracts to Make Extortion Infra Harder to Disrupt incident?
The ransomware group known as DeadLock has been observed using decentralized infrastructure to facilitate victim communications and data leak operations in a bid to improve operational resilience. "Its recovery ecosystem combines the Session messaging network...
When did the incident happen?
This incident was disclosed on August 11, 2026.
What should I do if I was affected?
If you have an account with this organization, change your password and enable two-factor authentication. Be cautious of phishing emails, calls, or texts that reference this incident.
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