residential proxy networks
Coverage of residential proxy networks in the Nexus archive.
- Samsung bans smart TV apps that share users’ internet connections with strangers
Samsung has banned smart TV apps that share users' internet connections with strangers. The decision follows new security research highlighting risks associated with residential proxy networks that use such apps to share internet access.
- Despite multiple takedowns, botnets continue to grow
Botnets using residential proxy networks are growing despite takedowns, with Lumen Technology's report revealing nearly 60 million victim IP addresses globally. Cybercriminals exploit these botnets to evade detection, and networks like IPIDEA rapidly recover and expand after disruptions, highlighting the persistent demand for such infrastructure.
- Dutch cops wrest 17M devices from mystery botnet's clutches
Dutch police dismantled a botnet comprising at least 17 million infected devices, seizing servers in the Netherlands after a tip from the NCSC-NL. The botnet, used for phishing, DDoS attacks, and fraud, targeted poorly secured consumer devices like routers and IoT hardware. Authorities also highlighted rising threats from residential proxy networks used for malicious purposes.