Google Declares War on Badbox 2.0: The Botnet Menace Strikes Again!
Google sues Badbox 2.0 botnet operators, calling it the largest known botnet of internet-connected TV devices. They pre-installed malware on over 10 million Android devices, turning them into fraud machines. Google seeks to dismantle the botnet, which threatens more than just fake ads—think ransomware and DDoS attacks. Badbox 2.0: not your average TV drama.
Hot Take:
Google’s playing whack-a-mole with cybercriminals again! This time, they’re taking a swing at the nefarious Badbox 2.0 botnet, which is wreaking havoc on over 10 million Android devices. It’s like the sequel nobody asked for, but Google’s lawsuit might just be the blockbuster hit that ends this cyber horror show.
Key Points:
- Google files lawsuit against operators of the Badbox 2.0 botnet affecting over 10 million Android devices.
- Devices lack Google’s security protections, and malware was pre-installed to create a backdoor.
- Badbox 2.0 is the largest known botnet of internet-connected TV devices, mainly used for fraud.
- Botnet operators tricked users into installing infected apps for further access.
- Google seeks an injunction to disrupt Badbox 2.0’s infrastructure and stop its spread.
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