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Despite multiple takedowns, botnets continue to grow
Botnets powered by residential proxy networks are expanding despite periodic takedowns, with Lumen Technology's Black Lotus Labs tracking approximately 60 million compromised IP addresses globally. A single botnet provider, IPIDEA, rebounded to pre-disruption size within hours after coordinated action in January, demonstrating the resilience of the ecosystem. Researchers conclude that isolated takedowns are ineffective and that coordinated regulation and enforcement across industry and law enforcement is required to address the growing threat.
Why it matters: Security teams and incident responders must understand that botnet disruptions provide only temporary relief; defenders need to implement detection strategies for residential proxy traffic patterns and coordinate with peers on network-level defenses, as the market incentives driving botnet growth remain unaddressed.
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