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'Vo1d' Trojan Malware Infects 1.3 Million Android-Based TV Boxes Globally
'Vo1d' Trojan Malware Infects 1.3 Million Android-Based TV Boxes Globally
Antivirus firm Dr.Web has flagged a type of Android malware known as Android.Vo1d that has infected about 1.3 million TV boxes across 197 countries. The malware effectively enables a backdoor into the TV box's system that allows an attacker to download and install malicious third-party software. The R4 TV box model running Android 7.1.2, a TV Box running Android 12.1, and the KJ-SMART4KVIP TV box running Android 10.1 were the types of devices reportedly impacted.
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·pcmag.com·
'Vo1d' Trojan Malware Infects 1.3 Million Android-Based TV Boxes Globally
Android TV Boxes Infected with Backdoors, Compromising Home Networks
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.
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·hackread.com·
Android TV Boxes Infected with Backdoors, Compromising Home Networks