Google disrupts NetNut residential proxy network built on 2 million devices

Google has taken down NetNut, a major residential proxy network utilizing over 2 million home devices globally to route internet traffic. This coordinated effort with the FBI and Lumen Technologies aims to curb illegal activities like botnets and data theft facilitated by such networks. The disruption underscores Google's commitment to maintaining secure internet infrastructure and highlights the broader implications for online privacy and cybersecurity. This move could set a precedent for how tech giants combat malicious use of consumer devices for illicit purposes.