Cybercriminals turn to “residential proxy” services to hide malicious traffic

Cybercriminals have switched from using traditional web hosts to VPNs and other proxy services to avoid detection as law enforcement tightens its grip on digital threats. Researchers like Thibault Seret at Sleuthcon 2023 highlighted how this shift complicates efforts to combat cybercrime, as these tools offer anonymity that makes it difficult for authorities to distinguish between harmful and benign activity. The trade-off between privacy and the ability to identify criminals remains a complex challenge for law enforcement.