Millions of Smart Devices Infected with Malware in Sophisticated Campaigns

Chinese smart TV boxes found infected with Triada malware in campaign named BADBOX by security firm Human. Over 200 models infected, 80% of tested devices compromised.

Malware module named PEACHPIT by Human Security hit peak of 121,000 infected Android devices daily. Also created iOS malware hitting 159,000 Apple devices a day.

PEACHPIT delivered over 4 billion invisible ads daily through infected devices. Devices backdoored during manufacturing process.

Sony confirms data breach in May due to exploited Progress MOVEit software vulnerability, 6,791 US employees affected. Also hit by Ransomed.vc hackers.

Critical CURL vulnerability patched by developer urgently. Bug so serious details withheld to avoid exploitation.