Security News > 2018 > July > Android devices with pre-installed malware sold in developing markets
2018-07-09 11:45
New low-end Android smartphone devices being sold to consumers in developing markets, many of whom are coming online for the first time, contain pre-installed malware, according to Upstream. This malware, designed to commit digital ad fraud, collects users’ personal information, depletes their mobile data allowance and triggers fraudulent charges to their pre-paid credit, without their knowledge or consent. Guy Krief, CEO of Upstream, explains the findings: “Digital ad fraud is a global phenomenon, responsible for … More → The post Android devices with pre-installed malware sold in developing markets appeared first on Help Net Security.
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