Officials warn thousands of Canadian devices tied to BadBox infections - BNN Bloomberg

Canadians are being urged to think twice before plugging in cheap internet-connected devices, as cyber officials warn a growing number of smart products may already be compromised and helping criminals hide their activities online. The threat, known as “BadBox,” is a botnet – a network of infected internet-connected devices controlled by cyber criminals – that can turn everyday household electronics into tools for fraud, scams and other cybercrime. Bridget Walsh, associate head of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, said the issue affects so-called “internet of things” devices, including s…