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Researchers find backdoor in thousands of generic Android set-top boxes

October 9, 2023

Via: TechSpot
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In January, security researcher Daniel Milisic found that a cheap, unbranded streaming box, only designated T95, was infected with unremovable malware seemingly straight from the factory. Several other researchers confirmed that the Android-based system was infected with a backdoor installed sometime before reaching retailers. However, more recent research claims that the problem may be more widespread than expected.

Human Security just revealed it has discovered seven Android streaming boxes with similar backdoors to the T95. It also found one tablet and the signs of at least another 200 Android device models that may be compromised.

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