Socksonly.7z Direct

Conduct a full forensic sweep to identify the initial entry point, as the presence of this file usually indicates an active, ongoing intrusion [4, 6].

The file is a compressed archive frequently associated with malware distribution , specifically related to the deployment of SystemBC , a remote access trojan (RAT) and SOCKS5 proxy [1, 2]. It is commonly used by cybercriminals to establish encrypted tunnels and hide malicious traffic within a compromised network [2, 3]. Technical Summary File Type: 7-Zip Compressed Archive (.7z) [1].

Acts as a SOCKS5 proxy , allowing attackers to pivot through infected machines to reach other parts of a network or bypass firewalls [3, 4]. socksonly.7z

It communicates with hardcoded IP addresses or domains using a custom binary protocol to receive instructions from the attacker [3, 6]. Security Recommendations

Often dropped into directories like C:\ProgramData\ or %TEMP% after an initial breach (via phishing or RDP exploits) [2, 5]. Conduct a full forensic sweep to identify the

The extracted malware often creates a scheduled task or a new Windows service to ensure it runs automatically upon system startup [1, 5].

Immediately isolate any workstation where this file is discovered from the rest of the network [2]. Technical Summary File Type: 7-Zip Compressed Archive (

Historically linked to ransomware affiliates (such as those deploying Ryuk or Conti ) who use it for lateral movement and command-and-control (C2) communication [4, 6]. Typical Behavior