Why etherhiding Is Trending Today?

North Korean hackers have launched a new campaign, 'EtherHiding', weaponizing blockchain technology. This campaign targets various cryptocurrencies, including XRP, by embedding malicious JavaScript payloads within smart contracts on public blockchains. The malware is designed to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users.

North Korean hackers have been exploiting a technique called EtherHiding to steal cryptocurrencies. Google has identified malware using this method, which involves hiding malicious code within smart contracts to target unsuspecting users. Cybersecurity firm Mandiant has warned about the use of EtherHiding by North Korean hackers to distribute malicious crypto wallets.