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Botnet hidden in 1.3 million TV set-top boxes taken down
Original: videostrong
An industry-led operation has dismantled a botnet concealed in more than 1.3 million TV set-top boxes spread across 200 countries, according to a PR Newswire release. The infected devices were reportedly hijacked without owners' knowledge, and the coordinated takedown involved security firms and network operators working together to disrupt the infrastructure.
Why now: The scale of the infection, spanning 200 countries, makes the takedown notable to security and consumer audiences.
PR NewswireTV set-top box manufacturerscybersecurity industry
Evidence
- Industry Takedown of Botnet Hidden in More Than 1.3 Million TV Set-Top Boxes across 200 Countries · PR Newswire
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