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Published Date: June 19, 2026

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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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CryptoBandits uses a local SOCKS5 proxy for traffic routing, blending data theft with remote code execution. The post CryptoBandits Malware Doubles as a Backdoor, Abuses Tor appeared first on SecurityWeek .

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