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Millions of low-cost Android devices turn home networks into crime platforms


BadBox malware has been menacing low-cost Android devices for nearly a decade.

In March, Google and a consortium of other Internet organizations took part in a coordinated action to disrupt BadBox 2.0, a new campaign affecting more than 1 million low-priced, off-brand Android devices. The FBI said possible signs are automatic connections to malicious app markets and requests to disable Play Protect. Dan Goodin is Senior Security Editor at Ars Technica, where he oversees coverage of malware, computer espionage, botnets, hardware hacking, encryption, and passwords.

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