Security · 1h ago
Joint operation cuts off NetNut proxy network using 2M infected devices
A joint operation involving Google disrupted NetNut, a residential proxy network that accessed over 2 million compromised Android devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. The network was used to route traffic through infected devices, enabling anonymity for malicious activities. The takedown cuts off a significant source of proxy services for cybercriminals.
Meridian48 take
While this is a win for security, the scale of the botnet highlights how easily IoT devices become pawns in proxy networks.
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NetNut proxy network disrupted, 2 million infected devices cut off →
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