Over 1 Million IoT Devices Infected by BADBOX 2.0 Malware
The FBI warns that over 1 million home internet-connected devices have been infected by the BADBOX 2.0 malware campaign, turning consumer electronics into residential proxies for malicious activities. The botnet, primarily found on Chinese-made Android smart TVs and other IoT devices, infects devices either through pre-installed malware or malicious apps. BADBOX 2.0 capabilities include residential proxy networks, ad fraud, and credential stuffing. Despite previous disruption attempts by German authorities, the botnet rapidly resurfaced, spreading across 222 countries and territories, impacting Brazil and the US most significantly. A joint operation by HUMAN, Google, and others disrupted the botnet again, but users are advised to remain vigilant, avoid unofficial app stores, and keep their devices updated.
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