💰 Crypto Hackers Use Ethereum Smart Contracts to Mask Malware ⚠️

Hackers are now exploiting Ethereum smart contracts to disguise malware and evade traditional security checks. Researchers from ReversingLabs uncovered two NPM packages, “colortoolsv2” and “mimelib2”, uploaded in July 2025. These packages initially seemed harmless, but they used Ethereum’s blockchain to fetch hidden URLs, leading to second-stage malware downloads. 💻

💡 Key Points:

The attackers hid malicious commands inside smart contracts, blending them with legitimate blockchain traffic to avoid detection. 🕵️‍♂️

This attack highlights advanced evasion tactics, with hackers leveraging Ethereum to target open-source repositories. 🔓

⚠️ The malicious packages were uploaded to npm, a major software registry used by millions of developers. The code was embedded with fake GitHub repositories and bogus commits to appear legitimate. Developers who unknowingly pulled the code risked importing malware into their systems. 🚨

🔍 Supply Chain Risks in Crypto Tools 💼

This attack is part of a broader trend of supply chain vulnerabilities in open-source crypto tools. In the past, hackers used services like Google Drive or GitHub Gists to deliver malware. Now, they are utilizing Ethereum smart contracts, making it harder for traditional security tools to identify the threat. ⚡

🔑 Developer Alert: Even popular, trusted packages may carry hidden risks. Be cautious of fake commits and inflated star counts on repositories. 🔍 Hackers are constantly evolving their tactics to bypass security protocols.

🔔 Stay vigilant and ensure the tools you use are secure. 🚨

💻🔒 Stay Safe!

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