The FBI's recent PSA warns consumers about malware affecting various IoT devices, particularly Android TV set-top boxes. This malware aims to make compromised devices proxies for criminal activities, often pre-installed from major retailers like Amazon and AliExpress. The FBI has provided indicators of compromise (IoCs) to help consumers detect potential infections, but many individuals lack the expertise to recognize these indicators. Advocacy efforts are underway, including correspondence with the FTC, to address the proliferation of hazardous IoT devices and protect consumers.
One goal of this malware is to create a network proxy on the devices of unsuspecting buyers, potentially making them hubs for various criminal activities.
This malware is particularly insidious, coming pre-installed out of the box from major online retailers such as Amazon and AliExpress.
Facilitating the sale of these devices even led us to write an open letter to the FTC, urging them to take action on resellers.
The average person isn't running network detection infrastructure in their homes, and cannot hope to understand what IoCs can be used to determine if their devices generate 'unexplained or suspicious Internet traffic.'
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