Android Phones with Preloaded Malware for Sale on Amazon – 08/08/17
David Bisson a contributor to grahamcluley.com reports that Trojan malware is being found preinstalled on several Android phone models. This lovely malware called Triada is undetected by anti-virus applications and is designed to steal banking and login credentials as well as other information. Now you don’t even have to click on a link or download an app. You can have your phone infected from the point of purchase. Yaaayyyy!!!! The infected phone models are:
- Leagoo M5 Plus
- Leagoo M8
- Nomu S10
- Nomu S20
These phones are produced by Chinese OEMs and can be purchased on Amazon. It is unclear as to whether the malware was installed intentionally or by a disgruntled insider. Regardless, if you are looking for a cheap Android phone I would avoid unrecognizable brands shipped direct from China. It could end up costing you a lot more in the long run.