Google disrupts NetNut proxy network used in malware operations

FBI Seizes NetNut Domains as Google Disrupts 2M Device Proxy Network

FBI and Google disrupt NetNut after domains linked to its residential proxy network are seized, exposing abuse of 2 million TVs and streaming devices worldwide.

NetNut proxy network disrupted, 2 million infected devices cut off

A joint operation involving Google has disrupted NetNut, a residential proxy network that gave access to millions of compromised Android devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. [...]

NetNut cracked as Google and FBI target 2 million-device botnet

Tech companies working with US law enforcement "significantly degraded" the NetNut residential proxy network as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt the tools cybercriminals use to conceal their activity, say researchers. The work was carried out by Google, Lumen, Shadowserver, the FBI, and others, and marks a continuation of the IPIDEA proxy network disruption from January. According to Google Cloud, those working on the operation believe NetNu…

Google, FBI disrupt NetNut malware proxy network (GOOG:NASDAQ)

Google, FBI and partners disrupted NetNut’s residential proxy network and Popa botnet, seizing domains and cutting millions of devices—read more now.

Google disrupts proxy network used by hackers for malware operations

Headline Google disrupts proxy network used by hackers for malware operationsIn a major cybersecurity crackdown, Google disrupted the NetNut proxy network, which investigators said was used to support malware operations.Alphabet's Google said on Thursday it weakened a large network of...

Google: This Proxy Service Is Using TV Streaming Devices to Host Cybercrime

Google says it observed cybercriminal and espionage groups using NetNut's residential proxies, which can route traffic through TV streaming boxes.