Speaker Spotlight: David Brunsdon - Your TV, My Exit Node - Inside the Residential Proxy Economy

The conversation explores the topic of residential proxies and their impact on cybersecurity, focusing on the research and insights shared by threat researcher David Brunsdon. It delves into the use of residential proxies, their risks, and the implications for enterprise environments. Takeaways - Residential proxies enable traffic to appear as though it comes from a normal home or business connection, posing significant risks to organizations. - The use of residential proxies in cyber attacks, ad fraud, and botnet activities highlights the need for organizations to address this threat in their security policies. Chapters - 00:00 Introduction to Residential Proxies - 04:40 Understanding Residential Proxies and Their Functionality - 07:00 The Usefulness of Residential Proxies to Attackers - 09:05 Real-World Risks of Residential Proxies in Enterprise Environments - 11:33 Addressing Residential Proxies in Security Policies JOIN US AT BSIDES VANCOUVER ISLAND 2026 BSides Vancouver Island is a community-driven, grassroots cybersecurity conference bringing together security practitioners, researchers, students, and technology enthusiasts to learn, connect, and share knowledge. **Friday, September 25, 2026** **Victoria Conference Centre — Victoria, BC** This year marks our **fifth anniversary\*, with \*two talk tracks** for the first time. 🎟️ **Tickets and conference details:** https://bsidesvi.com