BadBox Malware Infects 190,000 Android Devices Worldwide
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📺💻 BadBox botnet infects 190,000 Android devices globally. A recent report by Bitsight revealed that the BadBox malware has compromised approximately 190,000 Android devices, primarily targeting Yandex smart TVs and Hisense smartphones. The majority of infections are concentrated in Russia, China, India, Belarus, Brazil, and Ukraine. The malware, which is pre-installed on devices, facilitates ad fraud, disinformation campaigns, and can download additional malicious payloads. In Germany, authorities have initiated sinkholing operations to block communication from 30,000 infected devices, but the overall impact remains limited. The BadBox incident highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals in exploiting global supply chains to distribute malware across various consumer products.
