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Just about anyone can rent access to White House IP addresses

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Briefings

Security firms Layer3 Intel and Synthient discovered residential proxy activity on the White House network, suggesting someone may be renting access for minimal fees. This allows users to route traffic through home IPs to hide their origin, potentially enabling apps to bypass security. The finding was reported by Krebs on Security and The Register, with details available on The Verge.

Key points

• Security firms Layer3 Intel and Synthient identified residential proxy activity on the White House network, indicating potential unauthorized access attempts.
• The activity involves renting access to home IP addresses for minimal fees, allowing users to conceal their internet traffic origin.

Context

Residential proxies route internet traffic through home IP addresses to hide origin, with some apps using third-party software development kits (SDKs) to facilitate this. The finding suggests someone at the White House may be running software to enable this rental service.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to findings from security firms Layer3 Intel and Synthient regarding residential proxy activity. No specific dates, numbers, or named individuals are confirmed; the finding remains unverified and requires further investigation.

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