EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A proxy network known as DSLRoot was uncovered operating through physical devices secretly placed in homes across the United States. Unlike most proxy services that rely on software or mobile applications, this network deploys dedicated hardware that routes internet traffic through residential connections, making the activity appear legitimate and harder to trace. The scope spans across multiple states, with several hundred active devices identified, including some installed in residences of individuals tied to sensitive sectors. Attribution points to a foreign national connected with both Eastern Europe and Russia, raising concerns about the intent and potential misuse of this infrastructure. This setup demonstrates a new model of residential proxy operations where physical presence inside households provides anonymity and resilience against takedowns.