New Vo1d Malware infects 1.3 million Android Streaming Boxes.
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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
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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.