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Blockchain Dead Drop Attacks Jump 420% as State Hackers Expand
The Defiant·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Chainalysis reports that blockchain 'dead drop' attacks jumped 420% as state-sponsored hackers expand operations. North Korean operators use Tron, Aptos, and BNB Smart Chain as redundant command paths, while suspected Iranian actors encode routing data in Bitcoin transactions. The rise highlights growing state involvement in crypto-based cyberattacks.
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