This Tool Can Tell You If Your Home Network Has Been Compromised
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Key Points:
- GreyNoise has launched IP Check, a tool that alerts users if their home IP address is involved in malicious activities like botnet scanning or residential proxy use.
- Residential IP compromises often go unnoticed as normal online activities continue, while threat actors exploit the network for attacks such as account takeovers and malware distribution.
- IP Check provides results indicating whether an IP is clean, associated with legitimate services like VPNs or corporate networks, or flagged for suspicious behavior.
- Users flagged for malicious activity can view detailed information about the scanning behavior and receive guidance on how to investigate and respond.
- Apple Safari users with Private Relay enabled may see false positives, so checking the IP in other browsers like Chrome or Firefox is recommended for accurate results.
