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p style=”text-align: justify;”>Earlier this week, Germany’s cybersecurity office issued a warning about at least 30,000 internet-connected devices across the nation being compromised by pre-installed malware known as BadBox.
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) announced that it had successfully halted communication between the infected devices and the hackers’ control servers, preventing further damage. However, devices with outdated software remain at significant risk.
BadBox: A Threat to Low-Cost Devices
The hacker group behind BadBox primarily targets Android devices by embedding malicious code into their firmware. Affected devices include:
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- Connected TV streaming boxes
BadBox’s operators focus on low-cost devices distributed through online merchants or resale platforms. These devices come pre-installed with Triada malware, which opens a backdoor, enabling attackers to:
- Remotely control the device
- Inject new software
- Perform illegal actions
Capabilities of the BadBox Malware
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