Google Bots 1.3 Million Android Boxes After Partner Backdoor Discovery
The company severed ties with Shenzhen-based Videostrong Technology Co. after discovering a secret backdoor in its devices.
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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 2 Nov 2026. www.theregister.com published first, on 2 November at 19:03 UTC; The Verge followed 1h 34m later. The most recent article, from The Verge, appeared on 2 November at 20:37 UTC.
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