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The gist
Security firm Layer3 Intel detected residential proxy exits from the White House network 236 times in 30 days.
The finding suggests cheap proxy access can route traffic through trusted government networks.
How it unfolded
- Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026Layer3 Intel detected residential proxy activity from AS2650, exiting the White House network 236 times from six internet addresses on 26 of the 30 days.
- Nov 5, 2026Layer3 Intel reported that 28 separate residential proxy services were able to exit through the White House network.
- Nov 5, 2026Synthient said on Twitter/X the activity was related to multiple Windows 11 installations of Infatica, a proxy program often bundled into free apps.
Key terms
- AS2650
- A unique number identifying an autonomous system, a network under one administrative entity with a common routing policy.
- KYC
- Laws and regulations requiring financial institutions to verify customer identity and assess risks.
Source: Wikipedia