Google Dismantles XCPE Botnet of 1.3 Million Android Devices
The botnet was created and operated for financial gain by Android OEM/ODM Videostrong Technology. Google on Monday announced the dismantling of XCPE (aka X.CPE), a backdoor and botnet of more than 1.3 million Android set-top boxes. The malware was developed and deployed by Videostrong Technology, a China-based original equipment manufacturer…