Chainalysis has identified a 420% increase in onchain malware, which is malicious code embedded in blockchain transactions. The firm attributes this surge to state-sponsored hackers.
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"State Hackers Drive Surge in Onchain Malware, Chainalysis Reports" — Cointelegraph
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North Korea-linked hackers have used Tron, Aptos, and BNB Chain to maintain their malware infrastructure. Suspected Iran-linked actors, meanwhile, have embedded directions in Bitcoin transactions, highlighting the complex nature of these attacks.
