Security Warning: Superbox Streaming Devices May Enlist User Networks in Botnets
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Security experts warn that Superbox media streaming devices sold at major retailers like BestBuy and Walmart contain intrusive software that forces users' networks to relay internet traffic for others, often tied to cybercrime activities such as advertising fraud and account takeovers. These devices, which offer unlimited access to over 2,200 streaming services for a one-time fee of around $400, essentially turn users' home networks into part of a botnet without their knowledge or consent.
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On the surface, the Superbox media streaming devices for sale at retailers like BestBuy and Walmart may seem like a steal: They offer unlimited access to more than 2,200 pay-per-view and streaming services like Netflix, ESPN and Hulu, all for a one-time fee of around $400.
Superbox bills itself as offering unlimited access to streaming services, but security researchers have discovered the devices contain software that essentially turns users' home networks into part of a botnet.
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