Google: Malware Infected Streaming Devices Are Built on Android Open Source Project, Not Android TV
Google said Android-branded streaming devices sold through popular e-tail channels including Amazon, and loaded with adware out of the box are powered by Android Open Source Project software and not Android TV.
“We have recently received questions regarding TV boxes that are built with Android Open Source Project and are being marketed to appear as Android TV OS devices,” Google said in a blog posted late last week.
“Some of them may also come with Google apps and the Play Store that are not licensed by Google, which means that these devices are not Play Protect certified,” Google added. “To help you confirm whether or not a device is built with Android TV OS and Play Protect certified, our Android TV website provides the most up-to-date list of partners. You can also take these steps to check if your device is Play Protect certified.”
The devices in question, marketed under brand names like T95Max, RockChip X12 Plus and RockChip X88 Pro 10, are based on system-on-a-chip hardware from AllWinner and RockChip.
On Amazon, the T95 is listed as a “Android 10.0 TV Box. Nowhere is a distinction made between “Android Open Source Project” and “Android TV.”
Ontario, Canada-based IT pro Daniel Milisic published last year on GitHub his experience with a T95, which has a four-star rating on Amazon amid 744 reviews.
Milisic said the device began connecting out of the box with a botnet network of thousands of other infected Android TV gadgets around the world. The device, he said, immediately sought out a command and control server, which downloaded additional malware to his gadget.
The malware enabled the T95 to begin conducting ad-click fraud, clicking on ads in the background.
In his GitHub post, Milisic published the script he used to “defang” what he described as a “no good, awful, nasty little ARM-powered TV/hobby box.”
Milisic’s findings were confirmed by Electronic Frontiers Foundation security researcher Bill Budington in this…
Samsung Malaysia Electronics Introduces The New Galaxy XCover6 Pro Made To Secure And Built For Modern Enterprises – Samsung Newsroom Malaysia
With advanced productivity features, a faster processor and 5G enabled, the Galaxy XCover6 Pro is designed for a more collaborative and productive workforce
KUALA LUMPUR, 11 October 2022 – Samsung Malaysia Electronics today announced the availability of the new Galaxy XCover6 Pro in the market – a purposefully engineered, enterprise-ready smartphone powerful enough to support today’s most demanding businesses. The XCover6 Pro delivers enhanced mobility with strong performance, end-to-end security and ruggedized durability to help professionals get more from their device, whether they are in the office or in the field.
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Today, work can happen anywhere, so employees need a device that is agile and reliable. With the Galaxy XCover6 Pro, users can conveniently extend the battery life of their device because its long-lasting, replaceable battery[3] can be easily swapped with a fresh one when it runs out. Thanks to convenient POGO charging[4] capabilities, multiple users can dock their device and quickly power up for uninterrupted productivity.
For workers who split their time between the office and working remotely, the Galaxy XCover6 Pro has Samsung DeX.[5] This enables users to connect[6] their device to an external display, keyboard and mouse and enjoy a PC-like experience. Employees can also use their XCover6 Pro to take pictures and notes on the go while seamlessly access the information they captured to build reports once they are back at their desk — all using one device.
Strong and Streamlined for Challenging Work Environments
The Galaxy XCover6 Pro is designed to…
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Power and Flexibility Meet Enhanced Security in the 2-in-1 Built for Professionals – Samsung Global Newsroom
With the power and security to back your biggest moves, Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 is a 2-in-1 notebook that gives creatives and professionals the flexibility they need to take on every task.
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