Google Disrupts 1.3 Million-Device Android Botnet, Says TV Box Maker Sold Criminal Access

Google disrupted a botnet of over 1.3 million Android devices, mostly TV set-top boxes, in late October, taking down its servers. Google says it is 'highly confident' that device maker Videostrong intentionally installed a backdoor and sold criminal access. The devices were used for ad fraud and to route other people's internet traffic through owners' home networks.