Malware preinstalled on phones’ – Telegraaf.nl

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Researchers at G Data’ve seen on over 26 different Android phones pre-installed malware. These include devices for well-known brands such as Huawei, Lenovo and Xiaomi

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This malware allows the user to be spied on, Ads can be displayed, the camera can be turned on, sound can be recorded and the malware can download and install additional software. According to G Data malware ends up usually on the phone because an unreliable retailer is in the chain from factory to consumer.

“Of course we have, where possible, been in touch with the manufacturers of the infected models. This give to their supply chains by informing their procedures safer to aim at. Owners of smartphones remain still wise to check their device with a malware scanner for the presence of malware, “the researchers advise G Data.

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