Google dismantles x.cpe botnet that infected 1.3 million Android TV boxes
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What happened
Google has shut down a large network of hacked devices called x.cpe, which at its peak ran on more than 1.3 million Android TV boxes. The boxes had passed Google's certification checks, but the malware was hidden in a way that slipped past screening and was installed after the devices were switched on and connected to the internet.
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What to do
- Check Android TV boxes on your network for the x.cpe or com.oemservice package, especially MECOOL devices.
- Consider removing or replacing uncertified or unmanaged Android set-top boxes and similar IoT devices.
- Segment IoT and streaming devices away from sensitive internal networks.
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