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FBI Probes Whether Alarum Unit Is Behind Co-Opted Home Devices

FBI Probes Whether Alarum Unit Is Behind Co-Opted Home Devices
Bloomberg Technology Thursday 02 July 2026, 20:07 UTC By Jake Bleiberg 1 min read
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Cybersecurity FBI Probes Whether Alarum Unit Is Behind Co-Opted Home Devices The FBI is investigating whether a subsidiary of the data-collection firm Alarum Technologies Ltd. had a role in linking customers’ home internet devices without their consent into a network that people can use to disguise their locations, according to documents seen by Bloomberg News and confirmed by people familiar with the situation. The investigation involves what are known as residential proxy networks that are...

Cybersecurity FBI Probes Whether Alarum Unit Is Behind Co-Opted Home Devices The FBI is investigating whether a subsidiary of the data-collection firm Alarum Technologies Ltd. had a role in linking customers’ home internet devices without their consent into a network that people can use to disguise their locations, according to documents seen by Bloomberg News and confirmed by people familiar with the situation. The investigation involves what are known as residential proxy networks that are capable of routing internet traffic for users in a way that appears as if it’s coming from a different location. Businesses routinely use these networks to customize their websites for different regions. Sports fans might also take advantage of them to stream games only available for viewing in other places.
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