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Feb 24, 2026 · Information Security
Beware Fake 7‑Zip Installers: How a Trojan Turns Your PC into a Residential Proxy Bot
A malicious fake 7‑Zip installer masquerades as the legitimate open‑source archiver, silently deploying a Trojan that creates a residential‑proxy botnet, modifies system services and firewall rules, and can expose users to legal and privacy risks, while Windows Defender now flags it as Trojan:Win32/Malgent!MSR.
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