Cybersecurity specialists at Doctor Web have discovered a new Vo1d backdoor malware campaign targeted at Android-based TV sets.
Over 1.3 million Android TV streaming boxes have been infected with the Vo1d malware, giving attackers complete access to the compromised devices.
The majority of infected devices were found in Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Argentina, Ecuador, Tunisia, Malaysia, Algeria, and Indonesia.
The malware exploits vulnerabilities in older Android versions running on these TV boxes, taking advantage of the lack of security software installed on them.