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Devices with AOSP-based firmware are being compromised and controlled as part of a botnet.
MAIN POINTS
- AOSP-based devices are vulnerable to infection.
- Infected devices become part of a botnet.
- The infection targets firmware specifically.
TAKEAWAYS
- Security measures are crucial for AOSP-based devices.
- Botnets pose significant risks to network security.
- Firmware vulnerabilities can lead to large-scale device exploitation.