The Vo1d botnet has undergone significant enhancements that have led to its rapid expansion. The malware, discovered in September 2024, infected around 1.3 million Android TV boxes across 197 countries by acting as a backdoor, letting attackers surreptitiously install third-party software. Cybersecurity firm QiAnXin speculates that the main aim of Vo1d is to construct a proxy network similar to 911 S5, yielding illicit profits.
Hackers Attacking 4000+ ISPs With New Malware for Remote Access
Researchers from Splunk uncovered a malware campaign targeting over 4,000 ISPs in the U.S. and China, originating from Eastern Europe. Using credential brute force attacks,
