Google Threat Intelligence Group and FBI Dismantle Major Malicious Proxy Network NetNut

The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), in coordination with the FBI and industry partners, dismantled NetNut (also known as Popa), identified as one of the largest malicious residential proxy networks globally. The operation targeted the infrastructure of this proxy network, though no specific technical details, dates, or victim counts were disclosed. NetNut functioned as a proxy service, but its malicious nature was confirmed through the joint takedown effort. No additional impacts, such as data breaches or financial losses, were explicitly mentioned in the report.