Check your gadgets: FBI warns millions of streaming devices infected by malware
The FBIissued a public warning last weekabout a massive cybercrime operation exploiting everyday internet-connected devices. The botnet, dubbed BADBOX 2.0, has quietly infiltrated millions of TV streaming boxes, digital projectors, tablets, car infotainment systems, and other smart gadgets commonly found in homes across the U.S. What BADBOX 2.0 actually does Once compromised, these devices don’t just underperform or crash, they secretly enlist your home internet connection into a residentialproxy network. That means cybercriminals can hide behind your IP address to commit crimes like ad fraud, data scraping, and more....