Decrypt •Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 03:36 PM•1 min read
DeadLock Ransomware Exploits Polygon Smart Contracts to Avoid Detection
A new report indicates that the DeadLock ransomware family is using Polygon smart contracts in its attacks. This tactic allows them to evade detection. The ransomware's abuse of Polygon smart contracts mirrors techniques observed in recent attacks targeting Ethereum.
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