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Google Disrupts NetNut Residential Proxy Network
Google's Threat Intelligence Group has disrupted NetNut, a massive residential proxy network controlling at least 2 million infected devices worldwide, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. This botnet, powered by trojanized apps and malicious software like Badbox 2.0, was used for cybercrime and espionage activities.
FBI and Google Disrupt NetNut Proxy Network Used by Cyber Threat Actors
In a major win for cybersecurity, the FBI and Google have joined forces to dismantle the notorious NetNut proxy network, a go-to tool for cyber threat actors. This disruption has significantly reduced the network's capacity, cutting the available pool of devices by millions.