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Google Disrupts Android Botnet Linked to Chinese TV Box Maker Videostrong

In a major cybersecurity win, Google led a takedown of a notorious Android botnet that had infected over 1.3 million devices, mostly TV set-top boxes, with a sneaky firmware-level backdoor. The malware, known as x.cpe, allowed hackers to secretly install apps, capture screenshots, and steal sensitive info without device owners' knowledge.