The BADBOX 2.0 scheme is a major ad fraud operation identified by the HUMAN Satori Threat Intelligence and Research team, involving four specific threat actors. This ongoing cybercrime network exploits low-cost consumer devices, including connected TVs and Android tablets, creating the largest known botnet of its kind. These compromised devices are used for various illicit activities, such as programmatic ad fraud and routing traffic for DDoS attacks. As many as one million devices are believed to be affected, signifying a deep-rooted threat in the digital ecosystem.
At least four threat actors, including SalesTracker Group and MoYu Group, are involved in the massive BADBOX 2.0 ad fraud scheme.
The BADBOX 2.0 scheme represents the largest CTV botnet ever uncovered, exploiting vulnerabilities across various consumer devices.
Exploiting low-cost consumer devices, BADBOX 2.0 conducts programmatic ad fraud, click fraud, and illicit proxy services.
HUMAN's findings reveal a sophisticated interconnected cybercrime ecosystem, with as many as one million devices compromised.
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