Antivirus firm Dr.Web has flagged a type of Android malware known as Android.Vo1d that has infected about 1.3 million TV boxes across 197 countries.

The malware effectively enables a backdoor into the TV box's system that allows an attacker to download and install malicious third-party software. The R4 TV box model running Android 7.1.2, a TV Box running Android 12.1, and the KJ-SMART4KVIP TV box running Android 10.1 were the types of devices reportedly impacted.

• Cybersecurity Firm Human Security has discovered malware on dozens of streaming devices and iOS/Android apps.
• A huge number of Android TV boxes contain malware capable of conducting ad fraud, creating fake accounts, and selling access to home networks.
• Researchers found that the malware they have dubbed Badbox is not only tricky to detect but difficult to remove as well.
• Android TV box users must prefer installing apps from reliable sources and keep their devices up-to-date.
• Human Security has already shared details of its findings with concerned law enforcement agencies.