Socksonly.7z -

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].

Typically contains a Windows executable (e.g., socks.exe or service.exe ) that functions as the SystemBC malware [2, 5].

The extracted malware often creates a scheduled task or a new Windows service to ensure it runs automatically upon system startup [1, 5]. socksonly.7z

Often dropped into directories like C:\ProgramData\ or %TEMP% after an initial breach (via phishing or RDP exploits) [2, 5].

Acts as a SOCKS5 proxy , allowing attackers to pivot through infected machines to reach other parts of a network or bypass firewalls [3, 4]. Conduct a full forensic sweep to identify the

Immediately isolate any workstation where this file is discovered from the rest of the network [2].

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

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].