MalwareMar 13, 2026
Authorities Disrupt SocksEscort Proxy Service Powered by AVrecon Botnet
Law enforcement in the US and Europe successfully disrupted the SocksEscort proxy service, which was powered by the AVrecon botnet and had compromised approximately 360,000 devices since 2020. The operation targeted a major cybercrime infrastructure platform that facilitated illegal proxy services.
Summary
Law enforcement in the US and Europe successfully disrupted the SocksEscort proxy service, which was powered by the AVrecon botnet and had compromised approximately 360,000 devices since 2020. The operation targeted a major cybercrime infrastructure platform that facilitated illegal proxy services.
Indicators of Compromise
- malware — AVrecon
- malware — SocksEscort