Cybersecurity: Google Takes Down Global Android Botnet

Google, Japanese police and five companies have detected, exposed and shut down a global botnet.

The network, called XCPE, comprised more than 1.3 million Android devices.

Videostrong is now banned from building certified Android devices.

Devices affected worldwide Security provider Trend AI counted about 1.47 million infected devices from June to early October.

What operators should check now Network operators and integrators using low-cost Android boxes or white-label hardware should check first.