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🚨 Major Botnet of Over 17 Million Devices Dismantled
Cybercriminals just lost a massive army of compromised devices. This is a strong reminder of how vulnerable networks can be when security isn’t prioritized.
Maintaining strong website and social media security isn’t optional — it’s essential for protecting your business.
At Net Media Consultants, we help businesses strengthen their digital defenses so you can operate with confidence.
“People who want to prevent their devices from being swept into botnets should install security updates in a timely manner and resist the urge to continue using software or devices that no longer receive them. People should carefully research apps before installing them and then only when they provide a true benefit. Apps should be uninstalled when they’re no longer needed.”
🔗 Full story: https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/05/botnet-of-more-than-17-million-devices-dismantled/
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Botnet of more than 17 million devices dismantled The botnet was reportedly tied to a Russia-based residential proxy network.