---
title: "“EtherHiding” — Hiding Web2 Malicious Code in Web3 Smart Contracts"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/etherhiding-hiding-web2-malicious-code-in-web3-smart-contracts-m5vbmserx
source_url: https://medium.com/@guardiosecurity/etherhiding-hiding-web2-malicious-code-in-web3-smart-contracts-65ea78efad16?source=rss-6a038e71ff0f------2
type: article
source: "Guardio"
published: 2023-10-13T06:11:47.304Z
updated: 2023-10-13T06:11:25.742Z
tags: ["cyber", "wordpress", "blockchain", "malware", "smart-contracts"]
reading_time: 8
upvotes: 2
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# “EtherHiding” — Hiding Web2 Malicious Code in Web3 Smart Contracts

**[Guardio](https://daily.dev/sources/guardio)** · 8 min read · 2 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A new malware campaign called ClearFake is utilizing Binance's Smart Chain contracts to distribute malicious code. The attackers exploit compromised WordPress sites to inject concealed JavaScript code that retrieves a second-stage payload from Binance-controlled servers. The malware can modify the infection process remotely, making it difficult to detect and take down. The malicious code is hosted on the blockchain, making it decentralized and impervious to traditional shutdown methods. The use of smart contracts on platforms like BSC presents new challenges in fighting malicious campaigns. It is crucial to keep WordPress sites and plugins updated to mitigate these threats.

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