In the Google Play Store, you can often find apps that contain malware, adware, or spyware. Some of these apps are even labeled as spyware or malware. The fact that malware is installed through pre-installed apps is a less well-known fact; however, researchers are raising awareness regarding the increasing trend of malware targeting pre-installed software. Hackers only need to subvert one of the hundreds of apps included with millions of affordable Android phones to gain access to their data. It is imperative to realize, however, that managing the problem is significantly more difficult than handling rogue apps that find their way onto the Google Play Store in the first place.
In a recent report published at Black Hat Asia, Trend Micro researchers claimed that criminals had used malware to infect millions of Android devices. This was before the devices left the factories.
Hardware in this category focuses on Android mobile devices at lower prices. However, it includes smartwatches, televisions, and other products.
Microsoft researchers investigating counterfeit software in China found that machines booting for the first time were already compromised with botnet malware right out of the box. This was due to brand-new devices being plugged in for the first time.
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