Socksonly.7z -

Acts as a SOCKS5 proxy , allowing attackers to pivot through infected machines to reach other parts of a network or bypass firewalls [3, 4].

Often dropped into directories like C:\ProgramData\ or %TEMP% after an initial breach (via phishing or RDP exploits) [2, 5]. socksonly.7z

Historically linked to ransomware affiliates (such as those deploying Ryuk or Conti ) who use it for lateral movement and command-and-control (C2) communication [4, 6]. Typical Behavior Acts as a SOCKS5 proxy , allowing attackers

Immediately isolate any workstation where this file is discovered from the rest of the network [2]. Acts as a SOCKS5 proxy