SOCKS5SYSTEMZ PROXY SERVICE INFECTS 10,000 SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE

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The Socks5Systemz proxy botnet has infected 10,000 systems worldwide, turning them into traffic-forwarding proxies for malicious or anonymous traffic. The botnet has been operating since at least 2016 but has recently gained attention. The malware is distributed through phishing, exploit kits, malvertising, and trojanized executables.