DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist infrastructure takedown

DeadLock ransomware employs a decentralized infrastructure leveraging blockchain-backed services to maintain resilient communication channels with victims and to conduct data-leak activities. This approach aims to resist traditional infrastructure takedown attempts by law enforcement or security teams. No specific affected software versions or patches are identified. There is no indication of active exploitation details or known exploits in the wild at this time.

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