# White House IP Addresses Misused for Anonymized Traffic Rental

*Published November 6, 2026*
*Source: [https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/11/want-to-rent-an-internet-address-at-the-white-house/](https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/11/want-to-rent-an-internet-address-at-the-white-house/)*

## Executive Summary

White House network IP addresses are being misused through residential proxy services, allowing anonymized traffic rental, which poses significant security risks. The activity is linked to the proxy service Infatica, associated with previous cyberattacks on US election systems.

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## Article

Security experts have raised concerns after discovering that several White House staff members are using devices with residential proxy services, allowing their internet addresses to be rented by others. This alarming activity was primarily facilitated by a service called Infatica, operated by a Russian national, Vladimir Fomenko, whose company has previously been linked to cyberattacks on election systems in the United States. The security firm Layer3 Intel reported persistent proxy activity from the White House network between October 5 and November 3, with 236 exits recorded during this period. These exits were traced back to six different internet addresses within the Executive Office of the President's network, with most occurrences happening in the evening. 

Synthient, a proxy tracking company, identified the activity as being linked to Windows 11 installations of Infatica, a proxy program often bundled with free mobile and desktop applications. This raises substantial security concerns, as proxy services can be used to anonymize web traffic, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit these networks for cybercrime, including account takeovers and advertising fraud. Layer3 Intel also discovered that 28 separate residential proxy services were able to exit through the White House network, indicating a broader issue with how these services are utilized. 

Residential proxy services pose significant risks, as they can enable unauthorized access to sensitive networks at low costs, bypassing any Know Your Customer procedures. The broader implications of this issue extend beyond the White House, as residential proxies have been found in nearly 300 government networks and many other sectors, including utilities, healthcare, and finance. These findings highlight the need for robust security measures to prevent misuse of network resources and protect against potential cyber threats.