Google Disrupts NetNut Residential Proxy Network Spanning 2 Million Home Devices

Google, in collaboration with the FBI and Lumen, has significantly reduced the size of the NetNut residential proxy network, which utilizes millions of home devices worldwide as relays for internet traffic. This network, previously linked to botnets like Mirai and Badbox 2.0, was used by various threat actors to mask their locations and conduct attacks. Google’s actions highlight the complex and resilient nature of these proxy networks and the need for consumers to be vigilant about suspicious apps offering bandwidth-sharing services.