Socksonly.7z -

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].

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]. socksonly.7z

It communicates with hardcoded IP addresses or domains using a custom binary protocol to receive instructions from the attacker [3, 6]. Security Recommendations The file is a compressed archive frequently associated

Immediately isolate any workstation where this file is discovered from the rest of the network [2]. Conduct a full forensic sweep to identify the

If possible, submit the file to a secure sandbox or platform like VirusTotal to confirm the specific variant and extract Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) [1].