Frequency
6
occurrences
First Seen
March 12, 2026
Last Seen
June 22, 2026
Related Threat Clusters
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SocksEscort Proxy Network Disrupted in Major International Law Enforcement Operation
On March 11, 2026, international law enforcement agencies executed Operation Lightning, dismantling the SocksEscort proxy network, which had compromised over 369,000 routers and IoT devices across 163 countries. The…
32 articles · Updated March 12, 2026 -
AryStinger Botnet Compromises Over 4,300 D-Link Routers for Reconnaissance
The AryStinger botnet has infected more than 4,300 D-Link routers, specifically the DIR-850L and DIR-818LW models, which are no longer supported by the manufacturer. This malware, identified by researchers at Qianxin's…
11 articles · Updated June 21, 2026 -
Operation Synergia III Dismantles 45,000 Malicious IPs, Arrests 94 Worldwide
An international cybercrime operation, Operation Synergia III, coordinated by INTERPOL, has dismantled over 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers linked to phishing, malware, and ransomware attacks. The operation,…
29 articles · Updated March 13, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- D-Link Routers Hijacked by AryStinger Botnet: Over 4,300 Devices Now Scanning for Future Targets — Techtimes · June 22, 2026
- Interpol's 'Operation Synergia III' Nets 94 Arrests in Major Cybercrime Sweep — Infosecurity-Magazine · March 13, 2026
- SocksEscort fraud-enabling proxy service taken down • The Register — Theregister · March 13, 2026
- Law Enforcement Dismantles SocksEscort Proxy Network in Operation Lightning — Infosecurity-Magazine · March 13, 2026
- Authorities takedown global proxy network SocksEscort — Cyberscoop · March 12, 2026
- Operating Lightning takes down SocksEscort proxy network blamed for tens of millions in fraud — Theregister · March 12, 2026