A hacker operating a laptop with codes on the screen and proxy routing activity in an enterprise network environment
Proxyjacking attacks often run silently – hackers hijack enterprise networks and sell bandwidth without triggering alarms.

Proxyjacking is emerging as a silent threat in enterprise environments. This technique hijacks bandwidth by compromising devices and converting them into unauthorized proxy nodes, often rented out for illicit activities. In 2024 alone, recorded incidents of proxyjacking increased by over 60%. Unlike ransomware or phishing, proxyjacking rarely triggers user alerts, allowing it to persist undetected for weeks or months, siphoning off valuable network resources.

Let’s break down how this attack works – and how NIKSUN’s full-spectrum network detection and response (NDR) detects and neutralizes it.

The Quiet Risk of Proxyjacking

Proxyjacking thrives on stealth. Attackers install lightweight proxy clients on compromised systems, often endpoints or IoT devices, with minimal interference to regular operations. These proxies route traffic for anonymous browsing, botnets, or credential stuffing campaigns. The result is drained bandwidth, degraded application performance, and serious reputational risks when enterprise IPs are linked to criminal activity.

Standard endpoint tools often miss these intrusions. What’s needed is a continuous, high-fidelity view of internal and outbound network behavior.

NIKSUN’s Approach: Real-Time Detection with Total Visibility

NIKSUN’s cybersecurity management solutions provide comprehensive observability into all layers of enterprise traffic. Through a combination of advanced flow analytics tools and a robust network traffic detection system, NIKSUN delivers the forensic visibility required for proxyjacking detection NDR.

NIKSUN’s integrated detection stack includes:

NIKSUN also supports customizable network monitoring solutions, allowing security operations center (SOC) teams to adapt detection thresholds and response playbooks as threats evolve.

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Protecting bandwidth starts with visibility – real-time traffic insights help prevent unauthorized proxy use across the network.

Secure Your Bandwidth Before It’s Sold Out from Under You

Proxyjacking isn’t flashy, but it is dangerous. Enterprises need more than traditional security tools – they need network security monitoring solutions with real-time forensic insight and high-speed response. NIKSUN’s application performance monitoring tools, mobile network security software, network performance management, and network threat detection empower organizations to maintain control and visibility at all times.

Take action before hidden proxies cost your enterprise its bandwidth and integrity. Contact us today to discuss customizable observability solutions and protect your environment from silent cyber abuse.

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