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New SystemBC proxy malware now being distributed through RIG, Fallout exploit kits, warn researchers

Dev Kundaliya

02 August 2019 •

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SystemBC is thought to be part of a wider campaign that aims to infect systems with other malware

The malware uses SOCKS5 to evade detection, warns Proofpoint

Researchers at cyber security firm Proofpoint have identified a new proxy malware programme, dubbed SystemBC, capable of evading detection by security tools. They warn that it is now being distributed...

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