Low-cost devices infected with malware
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Millions of low-cost Android devices turn home networks into crime platforms

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BadBox is based on Triada , a malware strain discovered in 2016 by Kaspersky Lab .
The malware turns consumer networks into platforms for distributing malware, concealing nefarious communications, the FBI has warned.
Google has taken measures to thwart the threat, including updates to Google 's Android OS.
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