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Police dismantle botnet of 1.3 million Android TV boxes

Original: google android botnet takedown

Authorities have taken down a botnet spanning roughly 1.3 million infected Android TV boxes. Researchers say a hidden backdoor turned the streaming devices into tools for criminals, carrying out attacks and fraud without owners' knowledge. Security firms including Malwarebytes reported on the operation, describing one of the larger botnets built on consumer Android hardware in recent years.

Why now: News of a coordinated law enforcement takedown of a massive Android-based botnet is fresh and highlights risks to everyday TV box owners.

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Evidence

• A hidden backdoor put 1.3 million TV boxes to work for criminals · Malwarebytes
• Cops bust botnet of 1.3M infected Android TV boxes · The Register

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