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White House network address found rented out through 28 residential proxy services

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Researchers at found that 28 services were renting out internet addresses linked to the White House network, so anyone paying a few dollars could route web traffic through them. Such proxies usually run on hidden software on ordinary devices, often without the owner knowing.

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What to do

  1. Check DNS logs for known residential proxy domains.
  2. Review apps and browser add-ons on work devices for proxy code.
  3. Keep TV boxes and other low-cost Android devices off sensitive networks.
  4. Turn off Android's debug service where it is not needed.

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