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| Τίτλος: |
FBI Probes Whether Alarum Unit Is Behind Co-Opted Home Devices. |
| Συγγραφείς: |
Bleiberg, Jake (AUTHOR) |
| Πηγή: |
Bloomberg.com. 7/2/2026, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Θεματικοί όροι: |
*Criminal investigation, *Home wireless technology, *Computer software, Proxy servers, Internet traffic, Eavesdropping, Internet security |
| Εταιρία/Οντότητα: |
United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation |
| Περίληψη: |
The article focuses on the FBI investigation into whether NetNut, a subsidiary of the data-collection firm Alarum Technologies Ltd., was involved in linking customers' home internet devices without consent into residential proxy networks used to disguise users' locations. These networks route internet traffic through everyday devices, sometimes without owners' knowledge, and have both legitimate business uses and potential for misuse by cybercriminals. The probe centers on alleged connections between NetNut and Popa software, which reportedly co-opts devices into proxy networks without consent. The investigation is part of a broader law enforcement effort to address the growing market for residential proxy services, which has expanded significantly due to demand from AI companies and others. [Extracted from the article] |
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