Over 1M malware-laden streaming boxes found targeting Irish homes

A security sweep identified over one million 'dodgy boxes'—streaming devices—preloaded with malware designed to compromise home networks, with at least one popular brand used by Irish households affected. The scope of the infection and the specific brand remain undisclosed, but the incident signals a supply-chain compromise affecting consumer IoT devices. This matters as it exposes a vector for large-scale home network infiltration and potential data theft.

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