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Researchers still don’t know the cause of a recently discovered malware infection affecting almost 1.3 million streaming devices running an open source version of Android in almost 200 countries.

Although Android technically runs on top of Linux, generally most Android devices abstract away the underlying Linux-ness of these machines. In theory this is a good thing; we wouldn’t necessarily ...

A previously unknown cybercrime syndicate named 'Bigpanzi' has been making significant money by infecting Android TV and eCos set-top boxes worldwide since at least 2015. Beijing-based Qianxin Xlabs ...

Looking across online storefronts like Amazon and Walmart, you'll find numerous listings for cheap Android TV boxes. These are tiny, low-end computers running obsolete versions of rooted Android, ...

Attention Android TV box users! There is new malware out there. However, you don’t have to worry if your device is officially certified by Play Protect. The malware, known as Vo1d, directly targets ...

The Android malware discreetly downloads unwanted software and has reportedly infected users in nearly 200 countries. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you ...

Even if you are an iPhone user, there's a solid chance you have an Android device somewhere in your house. If the device happens to be an Android TV streaming box, you should check and make sure it's ...

In a nutshell: Nearly 1.3 million Android-based TV boxes across 197 countries have reportedly been infected by a new malware known as "Vo1d." Although most of the affected devices are running outdated ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. With the proliferation of streaming platforms and more people pulling the plug on conventional cable television subscriptions, the ...