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A new variant of the Vo1d botnet has resurfaced, infecting 1.6 million Android TV devices worldwide. Security researchers at XLab have identified the malware, noting enhanced capabilities that sustain its rapid growth. The infected devices are recruited into a botnet controlled by a command-and-control server, enabling cybercriminals to perform malicious activities.

The recruited Android TV bots are then recruited by the command-and-control server for illegal activities, including DDoS attacks and ad click fraud. Protection against Vo1d begins at the purchase of an Android TV device — make sure you buy from a reputable brand and retailer. Malware can be pre-installed on Android TV devices, either by the device manufacturer or introduced by a middleman along the production chain.

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References :

• CyberInsider: Vo1d Botnet Resurfaces, Infects 1.6 Million Android TVs Worldwide
• securityaffairs.com: Enhanced capabilities sustain the rapid growth of Vo1d botnet
• PCWorld: New botnet malware infects 1.6 million Android TV devices worldwide
• The420.in: Vo1d Botnet Expands to 1.59 Million Infected Android TVs, Fueling Massive Cybercrime Operations
• Cyber Security News: Vo1d Botnet Hacks 1.6 Million Android TVs Worldwide
• Talkback Resources: Vo1d Botnet Evolves as It Ensnares 1.6 Million Android TV Boxes [net] [mal]

Classification:

• HashTags: #Vo1d #Botnet #AndroidTV
• Company: Xlab
• Target: Android TV users
• Attacker: Vo1d botnet operators
• Product: Android TV
• Feature: IoT botnet
• Malware: Vo1d
• Type: Malware
• Severity: Major