📺️ Millions of Android TVs hijacked in Massive Botnet — How to see if Yours is at Risk.

The Vo1d malware botnet found on 1.3 million devices back in September 2024 has grown significantly. According to a report from Xlab, a new variant has infected an additional 1.6 million Android TVs across 226 countries.

https://blog.xlab.qianxin.com/long-live-the-vo1d_botnet/

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Long Live The Vo1d Botnet: New Variant Hits 1.6 Million TV Globally

Prologue On February 24, 2025, NBC News reported: "Unauthorized AI-generated footage suddenly played on televisions at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters in Washington, D.C. The video showed President Donald Trump bowing to kiss Elon Musk's toes, accompanied by the bold caption LONG LIVE

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Botnetz "Vo1d" weiterhin auf Hunderttausenden Android-TV-Geräten aktiv

Das 2024 entdeckte Botnetz Vo1d ist immer noch aktiv. Eine neue Version wurde nun von Sicherheitsforschern auseinandergenommen.

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Botnetz "Vo1d" weiterhin auf Hunderttausenden Android-TV-Geräten aktiv

Das 2024 entdeckte Botnetz Vo1d ist immer noch aktiv. Eine neue Version wurde nun von Sicherheitsforschern auseinandergenommen.

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Android: Riesiges Botnetz steuert 1,6 Millionen TV-Geräte - Golem.de

Auch Deutschland steuert Zehntausende von Geräten bei. Forscher sehen in dem Botnetz ein enormes Potenzial für verheerende Cyberangriffe.

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Enhanced capabilities sustain the rapid growth of Vo1d botnet

Operators behind the Vo1d botnet have enhanced its capabilities, enabling rapid growth in recent months.

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Neue Malware auf 1,3 Millionen Android-TV-Boxen – vor allem auf Billig-Geräten | heise online
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Neue Malware auf 1,3 Millionen Android-TV-Boxen – vor allem auf Billig-Geräten

Auf diversen Android-TV-Boxen ist eine neue Malware aufgetaucht. Betroffen sind nur bestimmte Geräte.

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New Vo1d Malware infects 1.3 million Android Streaming Boxes.  📺️

Threat actors have infected over 1.3 million TV streaming boxes running Android with a new Vo1d backdoor malware, allowing the attackers to take full control of the devices.

[Targeted Android Firmware]
• Android 7.1.2; R4 Build
• Android 12.1; TV BOX
• Android 10.1; KJ-SMART4KVIP Build

https://news.drweb.com/show/?i=14900&lng=en&c=9

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Void captures over a million Android TV boxes

Doctor Web experts have uncovered yet another case of an Android-based TV box infection. The malware, dubbed <a href="https://vms.drweb.com/search/?q=Android.Vo1d&lng=en"><b>Android.Vo1d</b></a>, has infected nearly 1.3 million devices belonging to users in 197 countries. It is a backdoor that puts its components in the system storage area and, when commanded by attackers, is capable of secretly downloading and installing third-party software.

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Vo1d malware infected 1.3M Android-based TV Boxes

Researchers uncovered an Android malware, dubbed Vo1d, that has already infected nearly 1.3 million Android devices in 197 countries.

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

https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/beware-new-vo1d-malware-infects-13.html

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

Vo1d malware infects 1.3M Android TV boxes in 197 countries. Learn about this new backdoor threat and how it compromises device security.

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