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Thousands of Android Phones Ship With Hidden Malware That Disables Google Play Protections

Cybersecurity NewsOctober 20, 20264 min read

Thousands of Android phones across more than 150 countries have been found running malware planted in their firmware before purchase. The campaign, called Midnight Mimosa, targets low-cost devices and gives attackers system access without requiring owners to download a harmful app or click a suspicious link. The malware can secretly install and remove apps, load […] The post Thousands of Android Phones Ship With Hidden Malware That Disables Google Play Protections appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Thousands of Android phones across more than 150 countries have been found running malware planted in their firmware before purchase. The campaign, called Midnight Mimosa, targets low-cost devices and gives attackers system access without requiring owners to download a harmful app or click a suspicious link. The malware can secretly install and remove apps, load new code, and generate fake advertising activity. Before installing extra payloads, it temporarily disables the Google Play Store package, then restores it. Researchers assess this…

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