Bottom line: The discovery highlights the ongoing threat of Android malware and the need for increased vigilance in the automotive sector.
What's happening: Kaspersky researchers have identified a new Android malware, dubbed "ProxyBot", which was first detected in June 2022. The malware is designed to serve ads and build a proxy botnet. DoFun, a Chinese company, is the manufacturer of the affected head units.
What to do: Review and update software versions of affected head units to prevent the malware from being installed. Implement additional security measures to detect and prevent proxy botnet activity.