Nearly 1.6 million Android TV devices have been infected by Vo1d malware

Msn • January 2, 2026

Active bot numbers have come down from that peak, but since February 21, there was a surge in infections that brought daily active numbers to between ...

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Vo1d Malware Infects 1.6 Million Android TV Devices Vo1d malware, which emerged in September 2024, has infected nearly 1.6 million Android TV devices. Initially a backdoor, it has evolved to deploy additional malicious payloads and conduct proxy services. Active bot numbers have decreased from a peak, but infections surged since February 21, 2025. 2 sources 31

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Nearly 1.6 million Android TV devices have been infected by Vo1d malware

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