Posted 10/20/2023, 6:15:07 AM
Hackers Turn to BNB Smart Chain to Hide Malware in Cheaper Attack Campaigns
- EtherHiding attacks hide malicious code in BNB Smart Chain contracts as it's cheaper than Ethereum
- Hackers compromise WordPress sites, inject code to pull payloads from BSC contracts
- Fake browser prompts trick users into downloading fresh malware posing as updates
- BSC's lower fees mean hackers can frequently update payloads to evade detection
- Ethereum's increased security scrutiny may drive hackers towards BSC instead