GhostSocks Malware Exploiting SOCKS5 Proxy to Bypass Detection Systems

A new malware strain dubbed GhostSocks is leveraging SOCKS5 backconnect proxies to bypass anti-fraud mechanisms and geographic restrictions, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Infrawatch. The Golang-based malware, first advertised on Russian-language forums in October 2023, has recently expanded to English-speaking cybercriminal communities, offering attackers a streamlined method to monetize compromised systems through credential […]

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