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The Fake 7-Zip Trap That Turns a Download Into a Proxy Network
A familiar utility brand, a lookalike domain, and a silent installer chain can be enough to turn a consumer PC into part of someone else’s network abuse.
How a Fake 7-Zip Download Became a Proxyware Pipeline
A lookalike domain and a familiar installer name were enough to steer consumer devices into a resale market for residential proxy traffic.
When a TV, a 24-Year Bug, and AI Forums Share the Same Threat Surface
A ThreatsDay roundup points to three familiar pressure points in modern security: consumer devices, legacy transfer code, and criminal interest in AI-powered tooling.