Germany Thwarts BADBOX Malware on 30,000 Gadgets Through Sinkhole Action

The Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) in Germany revealed that they have successfully thwarted an attack by BADBOX malware on over 30,000 devices sold in the nation.

The Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) in Germany revealed that they have successfully thwarted an attack by BADBOX malware on over 30,000 devices sold in the nation. This malicious software was discovered to be pre-installed on various internet-connected gadgets.
A recent announcement by the authorities stated that they managed to disrupt the communication channels between the infected devices and their central command systems using a sinkhole technique to block access to specific domains.

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