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Law enforcement worldwide shut down SocksEscort, a botnet of hacked routers and IoT devices.
The operation disrupted paid proxy services used for criminal activities, including bank and crypto hacks.
Europol said the botnet enabled ransomware, DDoS attacks, and distribution of CSAM.
The malware AVRecon powered SocksEscort, per Black Lotus Labs and investigators.
Authorities noted the majority of victims were in the United States or the United Kingdom.
The official site for SocksEscort showed a seizure notice after the takedown.
Europol stated more than 369,000 devices were affected across 163 countries.
The operation reportedly involved collaboration with the DOJ and Europol.
Experts warned the botnet enabled criminals to mask IP addresses.
TechCrunch reports the SocksEscort network had grown since 2009.

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Global authorities dismantled SocksEscort in Operation Lightning, seizing domains and servers across multiple countries.
The takedown affected more than 369,000 routers and IoT devices in 163 countries.
Authorities seized 34 domains and 23 servers tied to the proxy service.
About $3.5 million in cryptocurrency was seized during the crackdown.
SocksEscort offered over 35,000 proxies to customers exploiting infected devices.
The malware used was AVrecon, targeting SOHO routers for control.
European and U.S. authorities led the operation against the proxy network.
The takedown highlights the risk of residential proxies for fraud and credential-stuffing.
The investigation cited victims including a cryptocurrency exchange customer and a Pennsylvania manufacturer.
The action underscores the scale of illicit proxy services in the cybercrime ecosystem.

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