Security News > 2016 > December > More Android-powered devices found with Trojans in their firmware (Help Net Security)

Doctor Web researchers have discovered two types of downloader Trojans that have been incorporated in the firmware of a number of Android-powered devices. Both Trojans are capable of contacting their C&C servers, updating themselves, receiving instructions on which apps to covertly download and run, and start running each time the device is turned on or restarted. One of them – the Android.Sprovider.7 Trojan, inserted into the firmware of Lenovo A319 and Lenovo A6000 smartphones – … More →
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