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Google dismantles massive botnet hidden in Android TV boxes

Google, cybersecurity companies and Japanese law enforcement disrupted the global X.CPE botnet, which was hidden in more than 1.3 million set-top boxes across more than 200 countries. Google linked the scheme to the Chinese company Videostrong Technology.

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Google dismantles massive botnet hidden in Android TV boxes

Google, cybersecurity companies and Japanese law enforcement disrupted the global X.CPE botnet, which was hidden in more than 1.3 million set-top boxes across more than 200 countries. Google linked the scheme to the Chinese company Videostrong Technology.