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Google takes down botnet, accuses maker of Android set-top boxes

Google dismantled a botnet that infected over 1.3 million Android TV set-top boxes across 200 countries. The devices, sold with a pre-installed backdoor, were used for cyberattacks. Google accused the manufacturer of knowingly shipping infected hardware. The takedown involved disrupting command-and-control servers. The manufacturer has not responded publicly.

Source: Google takes down botnet, accuses maker of Android set-top boxes — heise online

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Topics: google · botnet · android · cybersecurity · tvboxes · tech