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Cheap Android phones found with malware already installed
Friday, October 23, 2026
Researchers identified malware pre-installed on low-cost Android phones during manufacturing. The malware, called Midnight Mimosa, provided attackers with system-level access to infected devices. Security firm Kaspersky reported the discovery, though specific details about which manufacturers or models were affected and the number of devices involved were not disclosed in available reports.
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