Why your Android TV box may secretly be a part of a botnet

Android TV streaming boxes that promise "everything for one price" are everywhere right now. 

You'll see them on big retail sites, in influencer videos, and even recommended by friends who swear they've cut the cord for good. And to be fair, they look irresistible on paper, offering thousands of channels for a one-time payment. But security researchers are warning that some of these boxes may come with a hidden cost.

In several cases, devices sold as simple media streamers appear to...