Google shuts down XCPE botnet on Android devices
Google dismantled the XCPE botnet infecting over 1.3 million Android devices sold by Videostrong after it evaded security checks.
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4 articles · newest firstGoogle disrupts million-device XCPE Android malware botnet, bans TV box maker
Google dismantles XCPE botnet of 1.3 million devices and bans Videostrong Technology Co for intentional malware installation.
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Google disrupts XCPE Android TV botnet tied to Videostrong
Google says more than 1.3 million set-top boxes carried the firmware backdoor and affiliate takedowns reach at least 10 million other devices.
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Google dismantles XCPE botnet operated by Videostrong
Google banned Videostrong from Android devices after 1.3 million set-top boxes enrolled in the botnet.
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