# Google Shuts Down Massive NetNut Proxy Network Using 2 Million Home Devices

Google disrupted the NetNut residential proxy network, which illegally co-opted over 2 million home devices to create a botnet. The network was used for cybercrime activities such as credential stuffing and large-scale web scraping. This takedown protects compromised users and underscores the persistent threat from residential proxy services.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/google-disrupts-netnut-residential.html) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:24:06 +0530