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EtherHiding: Blockchain-Based C2 Technique

August 5, 2026

EtherHiding is a covert technique that embeds malicious code within smart contracts on public blockchains like BNB Smart Chain or Ethereum. It was first documented by Guardio Labs in October 2023 and has been used by North Korean hacking groups in campaigns like Contagious Interview. NullReceiver is a deliberate improvement on this technique.