Google and Lumen Technologies Disrupt Malicious Proxy Network IPIDEA

Google, in collaboration with Lumen Technologies, has disrupted part of the infrastructure of the malicious proxy network IPIDEA. This operation removed millions of devices from this network, which was used by malicious actors. The action targets infrastructures linked to cybercriminal activities, though it does not fully neutralize the entire network. Countries associated with these activities include Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The Google Threat Intelligence Group contributed to this disruption. No specific date or additional technical details were mentioned.