Malicious 7-Zip Site Distributes Installer Laced with Proxy Tool
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A fake 7-Zip website is distributing a malicious installer for the popular archiving tool. The compromised installer turns the user's computer into a residential proxy node. This campaign aims to hijack infected machines and integrate them into a proxy network, allowing third parties to route their internet traffic through the compromised systems. The attack exploits the reputation of 7-Zip, a legitimate and widely used software, to deceive users into downloading the malicious version from a fraudulent site mimicking the official one.