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PolinRider Malware Uses Ethereum Blockchain to Control Infected GitHub Repositories

Original: (safedep.io) PolinRider Malware Leverages Ethereum Blockchain for Command and Control in GitHub Supply Chain Attack In b

Security researchers have detailed PolinRider, a loader family that infected more than 30 GitHub repositories in a supply chain attack aimed at stealing environment secrets. The malware stands out for using the Ethereum blockchain as its command-and-control channel, making its infrastructure harder to take down. Cybersecurity commentators are sharing the analysis as a warning to developers to audit dependencies and protect stored secrets.

Why now: The novel use of Ethereum blockchain for command and control in a GitHub supply chain attack is drawing attention from security researchers.

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• (safedep.io) PolinRider Malware Leverages Ethereum Blockchain for Command and Control in GitHub Supply Chain Attack In brief - This article details a supply chain attack by the PolinRider loader family, which infected over 30 GitHub repositories to steal environment secrets,… · orlysec@swecyb.com · 1

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