"Beware: New Vo1d Malware Infects 1.3 Million Android TV Boxes Worldwide"

A new malware named "Vo1d" has infected about 1.3 million Android-based TV boxes running outdated operating systems and owned by users in 197 countries. The antivirus vendor Doctor Web described it as a backdoor that hides its components in the system storage area and, when commanded by attackers, secretly downloads and installs third-party software. Most infections are in Brazil, Morocco, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Russia, Tunisia, Ecuador, Malaysia, Algeria, and Indonesia. This article continues to discuss current findings regarding the infection of 1.3 million Android TV boxes by the Vo1d malware.

THN reports "Beware: New Vo1d Malware Infects 1.3 Million Android TV Boxes Worldwide"

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