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Hackers Use BNB Chain to Spread Malware Through Fake CAPTCHAs

Decrypt·August 7, 2026·1 min read
Hackers Use BNB Chain to Spread Malware Through Fake CAPTCHAs

Microsoft reported that hackers are using the BNB Chain blockchain to distribute malware via fake CAPTCHAs. Compromised websites retrieve malicious instructions from the blockchain before tricking visitors into running them on Windows devices. This novel attack vector leverages blockchain's immutability to evade detection, posing a new security threat to crypto users and the broader web.

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