threat-intel
Fake 7-Zip Installers Turn Devices Into Residential Proxy Nodes
High
Summary
A China-based threat actor, dubbed Lurking Lizard, has been running a sophisticated, multi-year residential proxy business. The operation involves tricking users into installing malicious 7-Zip installers and other fake applications to turn their devices into proxy nodes, which are then monetized through a network of lookalike proxy service brands and fake review sites. This activity mirrors similar malvertising tactics and represents a significant risk for device owners, potentially exposing their traffic to malicious activity.
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