Google leads takedown of massive XCPE malware botnet made of more than 1.3 million Android TV streaming boxes — and claims the items were intentionally set up for criminal access

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By Sead FadilpašićNov 3, 2026, 5:47 am100 ptsTrending
Google leads efforts to dismantle 1.3 million device residential proxy botnet built through malware preinstalled on Android hardware Researchers say manufacturer Videostrong intentionally shipped malware and sold botnet access to cybercriminals Google seized infrastructure, blocked the company from Android…

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