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1.3 million Android-based TV boxes backdoored; researchers still don’t know how

Almost 1.3 million Android-based streaming devices have been hit by a malware infection known as Android.Vo1d, affecting users globally. Android.Vo1d installs malicious components within device system storage areas, allowing for malware to be added at any time. The malware predominantly affects ‘off-brand’ devices running open-source Android, with Google stating that certified devices undergo extensive testing to prevent such issues. Researchers are working to understand the cause of these outbreaks.

Source: arstechnica.com –

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