Kaspersky researchers found what may be the first malware built specifically for car head units, delivered through a compromised update channel on DoFun Android infotainment systems. The campaign appears linked to the BadBox botnet and the MoYu Group, suggesting an expansion of BadBox beyond TV boxes and into vehicle systems. #DoFun #BadBox #MoYuGroup
Keypoints
- Kaspersky identified malware targeting Android-powered car head units.
- The infection hit DoFun aftermarket infotainment systems used in China and APAC.
- Attackers exploited a software update vulnerability to deliver malicious apps.
- The malware can run ads, perform ad fraud, and fetch extra components.
- Researchers linked the campaign to MoYu Group and the BadBox botnet.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/first-malware-built-specifically-for-car-head-units-fuels-botnet/