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Car interior with infotainment system screen displaying a blank interface.

Malware Targets Android Car Head Units in Proxy Botnet Scheme

Meet the first-ever malware specifically designed to infect Android car head units, forming a sneaky proxy botnet - a groundbreaking discovery made by Kaspersky researchers. This clever attack starts with a rogue APK hidden in a legitimate app from DoFun, a Chinese automotive software provider.

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In-vehicle infotainment system screen displaying a software update interface on a muted-colored car dashboard.

Malware Targets Android Car Systems Through Built-In Updaters

Malware is sneaking into Android car systems through built-in updaters, allowing hackers to wreak havoc on unsuspecting drivers. This sneaky attack was recently discovered by Kaspersky researchers, who linked it to a notorious ad-fraud operation called BADBOX.

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