New SystemBC Botnet Discovered Hijacking 10,000 Devices For DDoS Attacks

Cyberpress • February 5, 2026

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This proxy malware turns compromised systems into SOCKS5 relays, enabling attackers to launch DDoS attacks and hide their operations. The ...

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Over 10,000 Linux Servers Infected by SystemBC Botnet Variant A new Linux variant of the SystemBC remote access trojan has infected over 10,000 IP addresses worldwide, primarily targeting web servers. Discovered by Silent Push, the compromised servers include those hosting government websites and are being exploited for cybercrime activities. Despite previous disruptions to its infrastructure in May 2024, SystemBC remains active and continues to function as a multi-platform proxy for malicious traffic. 6 sources 31

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