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.

Malware-free attacks surged in 2024 as attackers drop malicious software for legitimate tools
New research reveals that cyber attacks are increasingly using trusted services to carry out malicious activities instead of relying primarily on malware. This shift in