Author/Source: Brian Krebs See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains that many cheap streaming boxes for TVs sold online might secretly have bad software called malware on them. You’ll learn how these infected devices can be used by criminals without you even knowing.
Technical Subject Understandability
Intermediate
Analogy/Comparison
Having a streaming box with hidden malware is like buying a toy car that someone else can secretly control and use to cause trouble without you realizing it.
Why It Matters
These infected devices can be used by criminals to launch attacks on other computers or to trick advertising systems, which can slow down your internet or make your device work harder. For example, researchers found these devices are often used in “distributed denial-of-service” attacks to make websites crash.
Related Terms
Botnet, Malware, DDoS attack, Android TV box. Jargon Conversion: A botnet is like a secret team of computers controlled by bad guys. Malware is a bad computer program that gets on your device without permission. A DDoS attack is when many infected computers try to visit a website at the same time to make it stop working. An Android TV box is a small device you plug into your TV to stream videos and use apps.
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