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#9 BleepingComputer general August 11, 2026 at 22:15 UTC

DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist infrastructure takedown

By Bill Toulas

AI Summary

The DeadLock ransomware operation has adopted blockchain-backed decentralized infrastructure for victim communications and data leak operations, making law enforcement takedowns significantly harder by eliminating centralized C2 servers. This mirrors the rebuilt Kimwolf botnet's use of the Ethereum blockchain for command distribution, signaling a broader ransomware ecosystem shift toward decentralized resilience.

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