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Google shuts down massive botnet running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes

Digital Trends By Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam Nov 2, 2026 · 6:43 PM 1 views 0 comments

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Malware infecting Android devices isn’t new, but Google’s recent report is grim and concerning. The search giant has taken down a massive botnet that turned over 1.3 million Android TV set-top boxes into tools for cybercriminals. Unlike the usual attacks, where users end up downloading some shady apps from the internet, the malware here was […]

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