BadBox 2.0 malware has infected over 10 million Android-based devices, primarily free streaming devices, generating a botnet for fraudulent advertising and criminal activity. The malware facilitates DDoS attacks, proxy services, and ransomware, with connections sold for profit. Although operating on Android, these devices lack Google Play Store protections, making them particularly susceptible to infection. Google is initiating legal action against hosting companies, specifically through a RICO case, targeting more than 100 domains to disrupt these operations and hold major service providers accountable.
The revived BadBox 2.0 malware is now running on over 10 million Android-based devices, mostly those sketchy streaming video boxes, causing significant security and financial issues.
These botnets are primarily used to create fake advertising tools that steal money from Google and other firms, linked to operators believed to be in China.
Google is pursuing litigation against companies hosting tools that support this botnet, aiming to shut down more than 100 domains linked to the malware's operations.
A RICO case has been presented to the US District Court, targeting web service companies including GoDaddy, CloudFlare, Amazon, and Alibaba for their involvement in operating these malicious sites.
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