For the past four years, a sprawling Android-based botnet called Popa has forced millions of consumer TV boxes to relay Internet traffic linked to advertising fraud, account takeovers, and mass data-scraping efforts. This week, researchers from multiple security firms concluded that the Popa botnet is linked to NetNut, a “residential proxy” provider operated by the publicly-traded Israeli firm Alarum Technologies Ltd [NASDAQ: ALAR]. According to Krebs on Security, for the past four years, a sprawling android-based botnet called popa has forced millions of consumer tv boxes to relay internet traffic linked to advertising fraud, account takeovers, and mass data-scraping efforts. this week, researchers from multiple security firms concluded that the popa botnet is linked to netnut, a “residential proxy” provider operated by the publicly-traded israeli firm alarum technologies ltd [nasdaq: alar].. The development comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the sector. Krebs on Security reports that this marks a significant milestone for the industry. The Krebs on Security report provides additional context on the implications for market participants and regulatory frameworks moving forward.
