Chainalysis flags 420% surge in on-chain malware tied to state hackers
Chainalysis says North Korea-linked threat actors have begun using public blockchains to host malware payloads and command-and-control infrastructure, citing a 420% surge in on-chain malware in its 2026 Crypto Crime Report.
Chainalysis's 2026 Crypto Crime Report says North Korea-linked threat actors have started using public blockchains to host malware payloads and command-and-control infrastructure, extending their activity beyond crypto theft.