Researchers uncovered an Android malware, dubbed Vo1d, that has already infected nearly 1.3 million Android devices in 197 countries.
The malware, Vo1d, acts as a backdoor, allowing attackers to download and install third-party software covertly.
The infections were geographically distributed, with the highest number of infections reported in Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and other countries.
Targeting Android-based TV boxes with outdated software versions and unpatched vulnerabilities, attackers exploit users' belief that these devices are more secure than smartphones.