Hidden botnet turns 1.3 million TV boxes into criminal infrastructure
From BMC Daily Cyber News · 1:31
Show by Jason Edwards
Daily Cyber News: Update 05 — English headline pending More than 1.3 million Android-based devices across over 200 countries were enrolled in a botnet through software embedded directly in device firmware. Most were TV set-top boxes, but investigators also observed telehealth equipment, karaoke machines and digital signs. Key context: The compromised devices could provide residential proxy access, deliver additional malware and support fraud. Additional detail: For leaders, the case shows that low-cost connected hardware can introduce supply-chain risk before it ever reaches the organization’s network. For more cybersecurity news and the full Daily Cyber newsletter, visit DailyCyber.News.Cybersecurity training, courses, books, and resources: BareMetalCyber.com. Topics: cybersecurity news, cybersecurity, cyber risk, malware, English, headline, pending.
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