Your Android TV Box Is Being Turned Into a DDoS Weapon: The xlabs_v1 Botnet Explained

The xlabs_v1 Mirai botnet exploits Android Debug Bridge (ADB port 5555) to hijack smart TVs, Android TV boxes, and routers for DDoS attacks. Discovered May 2026. Here's what ADB is, why it's exposed, and how to close it.