Android Malware Hijacks Update System for Car Head Units
A click-fraud botnet crew now deploys Android malware to car head-unit infotainment systems by abusing the legitimate software update mechanism.
Threat actors behind a notorious Android click-fraud botnet are targeting vehicle infotainment head units, according to Dark Reading. The malware abuses legitimate update functionality to install and spread infections. The campaign highlights automotive Android systems as an emerging attack surface for established mobile botnet operators.
- Android click-fraud botnet operators expand into vehicle infotainment systems
- Malware abuses legitimate update mechanisms to spread infections
- Automotive head units become a new mobile attack surface
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- Android
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- Android click-fraud botnet
From the original article
Threat actors behind a notorious click-fraud botnet have set their sights on vehicle infotainment modules and are abusing legitimate functionality to spread infections.
By Rob Wright · darkreading.com
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