"Android TV Boxes Targeted by Massive Botnet Malware Attack"

An eight-year-old cybercrime syndicate called Bigpanzi has been found to have infected potentially millions of smart TVs and set-top boxes with a DDoS botnet, using an Android-based malware called pandoraspear. The botnet, which hijacks devices for cybercrimes including DDoS attacks and content hijacking, poses a significant threat to social order and stability. Security researchers at Chinese security firm Qianxin are actively investigating and seeking collaboration to combat the Bigpanzi group and maintain cybersecurity.