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CryptoBandits Malware Doubles as a Backdoor, Abuses Tor
CryptoBandits uses a local SOCKS5 proxy for traffic routing, blending data theft with remote code execution.
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The CryptoBandits malware has been found to serve a dual purpose: it functions as both a backdoor and a tool for data theft.
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