"Massive Malware Outbreak: Chinese Smart TV Boxes and Android Devices Compromised in PEACHPIT Ad Fraud Campaign"

Chinese smart TV boxes sold on popular online retailers and resale sites were found to be infected with malware called Triada in a campaign named BADBOX. Over 200 models were discovered to have pre-installed malware, with 80% of the tested units infected. The malware delivered over four billion invisible ads per day. In another cybersecurity incident, software firm Blackbaud has settled with attorneys general from all 50 US states for $49.5 million over its deficient data security practices and inadequate response to a ransomware attack in 2020. Additionally, the Qakbot malware operation appears to be persisting despite an international takedown, and genetics firm 23andMe suffered a credential stuffing attack resulting in the theft of personal information, including genetic ancestry results.