FBI and Google disrupt NetNut proxy botnet controlling 2 million infected devices
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Google, the FBI, and industry partners disrupted NetNut (also known as Popa), a massive residential proxy botnet that controlled at least 2 million infected devices worldwide — including Android devices, smart TVs, and streaming boxes — to route malicious traffic through residential IP addresses. The takedown blocked the network's command-and-control infrastructure and used Google Play Protect to warn users and disable infected apps.
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The takedown also blocked NetNut's command-and-control infrastructure and used Google Play Protect to warn users and disable infected apps.
NetNut was a residential proxy botnet also known as Popa.
It reportedly controlled at least 2 million infected devices worldwide.
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