Google disrupts NetNut residential proxy network used for malware operations
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Google, in partnership with the FBI and Lumen, disrupted the NetNut residential proxy network (also known as Popa), which was being used to route and hide malicious online activity. Google disabled accounts and services tied to NetNut-related malware command-and-control operations and shared technical intelligence with law enforcement and industry partners to support broader enforcement efforts.
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· 3 pulledAlphabet's Google said on Thursday it weakened a large network of internet-connected devices that was being used to hide and route malicious online activity.
The tech giant said it took action against the NetNut residential proxy network, also known as Popa, in partnership with the FBI and Lumen, among others.
Google said it disabled accounts and services used in NetNut-related malware command-and-control operations and shared technical intelligence on the group's infrastructure with law enforcement and industry partners to support broader enforcement efforts.
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