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FBI Warns: BADBOX 2.0 Botnet Targets Compromised IoT Devices

6/6/2025

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The FBI has issued a stark warning about the BADBOX 2.0 botnet, which hijacks compromised IoT devices, predominantly from China, for nefarious purposes. Many of these gadgets are infected with malware from the start or through untrustworthy apps. To protect yourself, disconnect any suspicious devices, steer clear of unofficial app sources, and report any incidents to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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Story summary

The FBI has issued a stark warning about the BADBOX 2.0 botnet, which hijacks compromised IoT devices, predominantly from China, for nefarious purposes. Many of these gadgets are infected with malware from the start or through untrustworthy apps. To protect yourself, disconnect any suspicious devices, steer clear of unofficial app sources, and report any incidents to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.