Socks5Systemz Proxy Botnet Infects 10,000 Systems

Threat Level

Attack Report

For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here

Summary

A sophisticated proxy botnet known as ‘Socks5Systemz’ has insidiously infiltrated over 10,000 computers by employing the ‘PrivateLoader’ and ‘Amadey’ malware loaders. The masterminds behind this botnet offer their services to subscribers willing to pay between $1 to $140 per day in cryptocurrency to gain access.

To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn.