Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers: Malware

Public chains preserve malware instructions beyond ordinary domain takedowns, shifting defense toward monitoring wallets, contracts and off-chain servers. The post Blockchain malware activity jumps 440% as AI lowers the barrier for North Korea and Iran-linked hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate .

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• https://cryptoslate.com/blockchain-malware-activity-jumps-440-as-ai-lowers-the-barrier-for-hackers/

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First seen: 2026-09-18T10:50:46.000Z. Last updated: 2026-09-18T11:05:09.686Z. Revision: 1.