- Jun 9, 2013
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Smart TVs running older versions of the Android operating system are being infected with malware via side-loaded apps installed from unofficial app stores, Trend Micro researchers have discovered.
According to Trend Micro's team, infections occur via applications downloaded from a series of sites ran under the H.TV brand. These are websites that offer applications specifically built for Android smart TVs that allow users to watch TV channels from other regions of the globe.
The legality of these apps is a different matter, but users who choose to install them may have a bigger problem on their hands, which is the ANDROIDOS_ROOTSTV.A malware.
Cybercrooks are making a profit by pushing unwanted apps to your TV
This malware strain exploits an older Android vulnerability that allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on the device and use this advantage to secretly download and install unsolicited applications. Regardless if these latter stage applications are malicious or not, the cybercrooks behind this campaign are making a profit from pay-per-install Android app affiliate programs.
Full article. Android-Based Smart TVs Aren't That Smart When You Install Malware on Them
According to Trend Micro's team, infections occur via applications downloaded from a series of sites ran under the H.TV brand. These are websites that offer applications specifically built for Android smart TVs that allow users to watch TV channels from other regions of the globe.
The legality of these apps is a different matter, but users who choose to install them may have a bigger problem on their hands, which is the ANDROIDOS_ROOTSTV.A malware.
Cybercrooks are making a profit by pushing unwanted apps to your TV
This malware strain exploits an older Android vulnerability that allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on the device and use this advantage to secretly download and install unsolicited applications. Regardless if these latter stage applications are malicious or not, the cybercrooks behind this campaign are making a profit from pay-per-install Android app affiliate programs.
Full article. Android-Based Smart TVs Aren't That Smart When You Install Malware on Them
