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Google shuts down global botnet on certified Android devices
Original: Google shuts down global botnet running on certified Android devices
Google has dismantled a global botnet that operated on certified Android devices, according to reporting by CyberScoop. The operation targeted legitimate, certified handsets, making the infected devices harder for users to detect. Details on the botnet's operators, scale and purpose have not been fully disclosed, but the takedown marks a significant action against malware embedded in officially certified Android hardware worldwide.
Why now: A major tech company taking down malware embedded in officially certified devices raises fresh concerns about Android supply-chain security.
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