pre-installed malware

Android devices shipped with backdoored firmware as part of the BADBOX networkAndroid devices shipped with backdoored firmware as part of the BADBOX network

Android devices shipped with backdoored firmware as part of the BADBOX network

Researchers warn that more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets were shipped with backdoored firmware as part of…

2 years ago
Android mobile devices from top vendors in China have pre-installed malwareAndroid mobile devices from top vendors in China have pre-installed malware

Android mobile devices from top vendors in China have pre-installed malware

Researchers reported that the top-of-the-line Android mobile devices sold in China are shipped with malware. China is currently the country…

2 years ago
Pre-Installed malware spotted on other Android phones sold in USPre-Installed malware spotted on other Android phones sold in US

Pre-Installed malware spotted on other Android phones sold in US

Researchers from Malwarebytes have found yet another phone with pre-installed malware via the Lifeline Assistance program sold in the United…

5 years ago
Pre-installed malware found in 141 low-cost Android devices in over 90 countriesPre-installed malware found in 141 low-cost Android devices in over 90 countries

Pre-installed malware found in 141 low-cost Android devices in over 90 countries

Researchers from Avast the antivirus firm are investigating the discovery of pre-installed malware found in 141 low-cost Android devices in…

7 years ago
Over 40 models of low-cost Android devices shipped with Triada banking TrojanOver 40 models of low-cost Android devices shipped with Triada banking Trojan

Over 40 models of low-cost Android devices shipped with Triada banking Trojan

Security researchers at Dr.Web have discovered over 40 models of low-cost Android smartphones are shipped with the dreaded Android Triada banking…

7 years ago
Experts spotted Triada Trojan in firmware of low-cost Android smartphonesExperts spotted Triada Trojan in firmware of low-cost Android smartphones

Experts spotted Triada Trojan in firmware of low-cost Android smartphones

Malware researchers at the Russian anti-virus firm Dr.Web have spotted the Triada Trojan in the firmware of several low-cost Android smartphones.…

8 years ago
Check Point experts spotted pre-Installed Android Malware on 38 Android devicesCheck Point experts spotted pre-Installed Android Malware on 38 Android devices

Check Point experts spotted pre-Installed Android Malware on 38 Android devices

Experts discovered pre-installed malware on 38 high-end smartphone models belonging to popular manufacturing companies such as Samsung, LG, Xiaomi and…

8 years ago
Lenovo caught with pre-installed tracking application for the third timeLenovo caught with pre-installed tracking application for the third time

Lenovo caught with pre-installed tracking application for the third time

Michael Horowitz from Computerworld discovered an application called "Lenovo Customer Feedback Program 64," which is used to gather customers feedback…

10 years ago
Xiaomi Mi 4 smartphone with preinstalled malware and much moreXiaomi Mi 4 smartphone with preinstalled malware and much more

Xiaomi Mi 4 smartphone with preinstalled malware and much more

The security firm Bluebox discovered a preinstalled malware, many malicious apps, and a series of security holes on the Xiaomi…

10 years ago
Once again Android Smartphone from China with pre-installed malwareOnce again Android Smartphone from China with pre-installed malware

Once again Android Smartphone from China with pre-installed malware

Security Experts at German G Data discovered that a popular Chinese Android Smartphone, Star N9500, comes with a pre-installed spyware.…

11 years ago
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