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Google Disrupts IPIDEA: The Proxy Brands Named and What Buyers Should Do
Google Threat Intelligence Group disrupted the IPIDEA residential proxy network on Jan 28, 2026 and named 13 linked proxy and VPN brands. The list, the NetNut link, and what buyers should check.
NetNut Takedown: What It Means for Proxy Users and How to Avoid Botnet-Sourced IPs
In July 2026, Google, the FBI and partners disrupted the NetNut proxy network, which relied on at least 2 million infected devices. What happened, why it matters if you buy residential proxies, and how to vet a provider's IP sourcing.