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Google Disrupts Botnet-Driven Proxy Networks Amid IPIDEA Shutdown

Google Disrupts Botnet-Driven Proxy Networks Amid IPIDEA Shutdown

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Google Cloud released a report detailing the disruption of malware-based residential proxy networks, particularly targeting the IPIDEA model. These networks were found to utilize hijacked residential IPs through botnets, affecting users without their consent. In response, IPcook has emerged as a compliant alternative for web scraping and social media marketing.

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