Google Chinese company, partner for Android devices, secretly turned 1.3 million devices into ‘spy gadgets’

 In a significant security breach, Google has cut ties with Videostrong Co after discovering a malicious backdoor integrated into over 1.3 million devices. This vulnerability enabled hackers to control devices remotely, resulting in ad fraud and the theft of sensitive information. Primarily impacting Android TV set-top boxes and various IoT products, the malware’s installation during device setup posed detection challenges. In a significant security breach, Google has cut ties with Videostrong Co after discovering a malicious backdoor integrated into over 1.3 million devices. This vulnerability enabled hackers to control devices remotely, resulting in ad fraud and the theft of sensitive information. Primarily impacting Android TV set-top boxes and various IoT products, the malware’s installation during device setup posed detection challenges.