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- Google is suing the creators of BadBox 2.0, a botnet that infected 10 million off-brand Android devices.
- The malware often came pre-installed on cheap streaming boxes, tablets, and projectors, mostly made in China.
- Infected devices were used for ad fraud and to hide other cybercriminals’ activity behind your home network.
Before they even turned it on, the device was already infected. That’s the reality for millions who unknowingly bought Android-powered devices hijacked by BadBox 2.0, a massive botnet that Google is now trying to shut down in court.
As detailed in a blog post, Google is filing a new lawsuit in New York against the group behind the operation. It says BadBox 2.0 is the largest known botnet targeting internet-connected TVs and other Android-based gadgets. According to the company, more than ten million devices were compromised.