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Badbox Is Back and a Million Android Devices Were Backdoored • The Register

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Badbox botnet resurfaces, infecting up to a million Android devices via malware. Originating with off-brand devices, it targets cheap hardware running AOSP. The malware operates through infected apps on third-party stores, deceiving users. Human Security reports a rise in complexity and collaboration among criminals, increasing device variety and fraud tactics. Infected devices are traced globally; the botnet’s revenue comes from disguised ad fraud. Though number of infected devices has halved due to intervention, ongoing risks remain as criminals adapt their strategies.

https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/07/badbox_botnet_returns/

Apple Takes UK to Court Over ‘backdoor’ Order

Apple is suing the UK government over a mandate to create a ‘backdoor' into iCloud for accessing encrypted data. This legal challenge is unprecedented and targets the Home Office's order under the Investigatory Powers Act, which Apple argues violates user privacy. In response, Apple disabled its Advanced Data Protection feature for UK users, compromising end-to-end encryption. Critics claim this government action threatens data privacy and allows excessive state surveillance, echoing concerns over national security and potential abuses of power.

https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/apple_reportedly_ipt_complaint/

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