One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet

Google says a manufacturer ‘intentionally’ hijacked its devices with malware.

Google says a manufacturer ‘intentionally’ hijacked its devices with malware.

by Stevie BonifieldNov 2, 2026, 8:37 PM UTC

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Image: VideostrongStevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.