BadBox 2.0 malware infects millions of IoT devices globally, forming a botnet for cyber criminal activities, as warned by the FBI.
FBI issues a Public Service Announcement (PSA) highlighting the use of the BADBOX 2.0 botnet by cybercriminals to exploit IoT devices, predominantly made in China.
The malware gains unauthorized access to devices, targeting Android devices and compromising home networks to become part of the BADBOX 2.0 botnet for illicit purposes.
FBI advises checking IoT devices for compromise signs, disconnecting suspicious ones, monitoring network traffic, avoiding unofficial app stores, and promptly patching vulnerabilities to mitigate risks.