Google Disrupts IPIDEA — One of the World’s Largest Residential Proxy Networks

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Google Disrupts IPIDEA — One of the World’s Largest Residential Proxy Networks

Thehackernews •[email protected] (The Hacker News) • January 29, 2026

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Google Disrupts IPIDEA's Global Malicious Proxy Network Google's Threat Intelligence Group, in collaboration with industry partners, has disrupted the IPIDEA proxy network, which hijacked consumer devices such as smartphones and desktop computers. This network was used to route third-party traffic through compromised devices, facilitating malicious activities. Key actions included legal measures to take down controlling domains. 29 sources 33

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