Google and FBI Disrupt NetNut Proxy and Popa Botnet

On July 3, 2026, Google announced it had disrupted the NetNut residential proxy service and Popa botnet in partnership with the FBI. The coordinated operation disabled linked accounts, shared technical intelligence with law enforcement, and reduced the operator’s usable device pool by millions. Building on initial July 2 reports of the takedown alongside Lumen and other partners, the latest update underscores Google’s expanding role in cyber defense while carrying no immediate financial impact for Alphabet.