Google’s Continued Disruption of Malicious Residential Proxy Networks

July 2, 2026 · Google Cloud Security · Severity: LOW

Google Cloud Security reports that Google, in coordination with the FBI, Lumen, and other partners, took action against the NetNut residential proxy network and associated Popa botnet. This follows a similar disruption against the IPIDOR proxy network. Residential proxy services are frequently abused by cybercriminals to anonymize their activities.

Key Takeaways

Google’s Continued Disruption of Malicious Residential Proxy Networks — Background Today, in coordination with the FBI, Lumen, and others, Google took action against...
Residential proxy services are increasingly abused by threat actors to anonymize malicious traffic.
Staying informed on emerging threats is key to maintaining a strong security posture.
Regular security awareness training and layered defenses remain the foundation of any effective cybersecurity program.