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The misuse of 1.3 million set-top boxes by a Google Android partner demonstrates significant vulnerabilities in connected devices.

CybersecurityTechnologyNov 3, 2026score 0.582 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
A Google Android partner used 1.3 million set-top boxes to create a botnet, raising concerns about security and device misuse. This highlights vulnerabilities in connected devices and the potential for large-scale cyber threats.

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The misuse of 1.3 million set-top boxes by a Google Android partner demonstrates significant vulnerabilities in connected devices.
Parent: CybersecurityEntity: Connected devicesImpact: negativeDate: Nov 3, 2026Target: Security of connected devices

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#TheVerge #Tech One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet https://thever.ge/569q
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One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet https://www.theverge.com/tech/1024807/google-botnet-android-tv-shut-down
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