VPS servers hijacked into malware proxies - here's how to stay safe

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• SystemBC botnet hijacks VPS servers, making up 80% of its active proxy nodes
• Infected VPS machines relay traffic for phishing, brute-force, and ransomware operations
• Bots generate high-volume traffic daily, often staying active for weeks despite blacklisting

Cybercriminals are increasingly hijacking Virtual Private Servers (VPS) to build high-volume malware proxy networks, experts have warned.