In a shocking revelation that surprised absolutely no one, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered that Proton66, a Russian bulletproof hosting service, has turned into the Airbnb of cybercrime. Hackers worldwide, who were evidently tired of attacking their own Wi-Fi networks, have allegedly been using Proton66 as their all-inclusive resort for mass scanning, credential brute-forcing, and exploitation attempts. Clearly, Internet chaos needs a cozy home to thrive.

Since January 8, 2025, Proton66’s IP addresses have been buzzier than a Silicon Valley café, with cyber-criminals booking their stay to enjoy unlimited bandwidth and zero questions asked. Trustwave SpiderLabs, our Hercule Poirot in this tale of digital debauchery, released a two-part analysis last week, identifying Proton66 as the latest destination hotspot where hackers can kick back, relax, and attempt to ruin the day of organizations worldwide.

Naturally, Proton66 responded to these allegations with the classic ‘we’re just the host, not the guest’ excuse. Meanwhile, global cybersecurity teams are left pondering if their network defenses are enough to handle this new cybercrime tourism boom. Stay tuned as we watch the world scramble to keep its digital borders secure from these frequent flyer miles of mayhem.