Authorities takedown global proxy network SocksEscort

A batch of CyberScoop reports covering multiple high-impact incidents and trends: law enforcement dismantled the SocksEscort global proxy/botnet that hijacked routers and IoT devices across 163 countries (≈369,000 victims) and reportedly generated ~$5.8M for criminal customers; concerns about China-aligned Salt Typhoon’s impact on telecom security and waning public/policy momentum; an alleged DigitalMint negotiator is accused of running ransomware and helping extort ~$75M; Salesforce warned of a third attack wave tied to the ShinyHunters group targeting Experience Cloud customers; a critical,"