Frequency
10
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 -
FBI Warns of Compromised Routers in Ongoing Malware Operation
The FBI has issued warnings regarding 18 popular router models that have been compromised in a malware operation, as detailed in a FLASH notice dated March 12, 2026. These routers, including models from D-Link, Netgear,…
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Recent Intelligence Reports
- D-Link Routers Hijacked by AryStinger Botnet: Over 4,300 Devices Now Scanning for Future Targets — Techtimes · June 22, 2026
- AryStinger botnet infected thousands of D-Link routers worldwide — Bleepingcomputer · June 21, 2026
- AryStinger botnet infected thousands of D — Bleepingcomputer · June 21, 2026
- The FBI Just Named 18 Popular Routers Targeted By A Massive Malware Operation — Aol · March 26, 2026
- The FBI Just Named 18 Popular Routers Targeted By A Massive Malware Operation — Bgr · March 26, 2026
- SocksEscort fraud-enabling proxy service taken down • The Register — Theregister · March 13, 2026
- Law enforcement shuts down botnet made of tens of thousands of hacked routers — Techcrunch · March 12, 2026
- Authorities takedown global proxy network SocksEscort — Cyberscoop · March 12, 2026