Free Movie Device Turns Your Home Network Into a Botnet

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Source: Ars Technica
Free Movie Device Turns Your Home Network Into a Botnet
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Security researchers warn that streaming devices like the SuperBox S7 Pro can be hijacked to form residential proxy networks, letting attackers route illicit traffic through home connections. Malicious apps can be remotely installed with root access, the Android ADB port exposed and unprotected, bypassing protections and turning devices into nodes for botnets or DDoS networks; the problem is widespread, and users are urged to disconnect and discard such devices.

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