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Android Central
Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

Google is taking the hackers to court over a major Android fraud ring

Android malware code.

What you need to know

  • Google is suing hackers in China for hijacking over 10 million devices and building the sneaky BadBox 2.0 botnet.
  • BadBox 2.0 was found on cheap Android streamers, tablets, and projectors—either preloaded with malware or infected during setup via sketchy apps.
  • Google’s Play Protect now auto-blocks anything linked to BadBox 2.0, shutting the door on this botnet’s favorite tricks.
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