ProxyBack Malware Turns User Systems Into Proxies Without Consent

Anonymous proxies play an important role in protecting one’s privacy while on the Internet; however, when unsuspecting individuals have their systems turned into proxies without their consent, it can create a dangerous situation. Palo Alto Networks researchers recently discovered a family of malware, designated ProxyBack, and observed over 20 versions that have been used to infect systems as far back as March 2014....