Technology
International operation shuts down servers controlling 1.3 million infected TV boxes
A global effort dismantled infrastructure used for cybercrime, but experts warn that malicious code remains active on devices, advising caution with uncertified hardware.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Shutdown of servers that controlled malware-infected devices.
- Who is affected
- TV box users, especially those with uncertified models.
- What changes
- The control infrastructure has been dismantled, but the virus remains present on the infected devices.
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