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Krebs on Security
7/2/2026
FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet

FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet

Short summary

The FBI seized domains operated by NetNut, a residential proxy service linked to the Popa botnet controlling 2+ million compromised devices without victim consent. This coordinated law enforcement action targets infrastructure enabling large-scale malware distribution.

  • •FBI seized hundreds of NetNut domains operated by Israeli company Alarum Technologies
  • •NetNut connected to Popa botnet compromising over 2 million devices
  • •Action follows security research published by Krebs on Security two weeks prior

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