Tens of millions of China TV streaming boxes are hacked

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FBI Cybersecurity Alert
https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250605

 

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The FBI, Google And Others Warn Of Android BadBox 2.0 Attacks​

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...android-users---disconnect-from-internet-now/


Ongoing attacks are targeting everything from streaming devices, digital picture frames, third-party aftermarket automobile infotainment systems and other assorted home smart devices. The devices, all low-cost and uncertified, mostly originating in China, allow attackers to access your home network and beyond by, the FBI warned, “configuring the product with malicious software prior to the user’s purchase.” It has also been noted, however, that mandatory “software updates” during the installation process can also install a malicious backdoor.

 

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Please beware if you have third party Android aftermarket car infotainment systems

 

[eatshitndie]

android is the gateway for easy hacking. why blame and demonize hackers when the platform is the real fucked up shit?

 

[Chase]

android is the gateway for easy hacking. why blame and demonize hackers when the platform is the real fucked up shit?

It affects open-source Android platform, eg those Andriod-based modified OS on China phones

 

[eatshitndie]

It affects open-source Android platform, eg those Andriod-based modified OS on China phones

the google pixel version of android is also full of bloat and shit.

 

[Chase]

the google pixel version of android is also full of bloat and shit.

smart TVs are also affected