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Hackers Hijack D-Link, Ubiquiti Devices to Monetize Stolen Bandwidth

  • A proxyjacking campaign has impacted devices in 34 countries.
  • Hackers installed Pawns.app, a legitimate bandwidth-sharing application, on devices without owners' consent.
  • The campaign monetizes victims' internet connections through a commercial residential proxy network.
  • Pawns.app allows users to earn money by sharing their internet connections.
  • The hijacked devices include D-Link and Ubiquiti products.
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