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DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist infrastructure takedown

BleepingComputer·August 11, 2026·1 min read
DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist infrastructure takedown

The DeadLock ransomware operation is using a decentralized infrastructure that relies on blockchain-backed services to protect its communication with victims and data-leak activity. This approach makes it more resistant to infrastructure takedown efforts by law enforcement and security researchers. The group's use of blockchain technology represents a new evolution in ransomware operations.

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