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Vo1d malware infected 1.3 Million Android-based TV Boxes in 197 countries

  • 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  • Targeting Android-based TV boxes with outdated software versions and unpatched vulnerabilities, attackers exploit users' belief that these devices are more secure than smartphones.

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