Android TV Boxes Infected with Backdoors, Compromising Home Networks
- Cybersecurity Firm Human Security has discovered malware on dozens of streaming devices and iOS/Android apps. A huge number of Android TV boxes contain malware capable of conducting ad fraud, creating fake accounts, and selling access to home networks. Researchers found that the malware they have dubbed Badbox is not only tricky to detect but difficult to remove as well. Android TV box users must prefer installing apps from reliable sources and keep their devices up-to-date. Human Security has already shared details of its findings with concerned law enforcement agencies.