Preinstalled Malware Targeting Mobile Users

Check Point Software Technologies have released a report in which they have claimed that almost 36 Android smartphone in India comes pre-installed with malware.

 The list of Android Smartphones That Have Pre-Installed Malware

• Galaxy Note 2
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3
• Samsung Galaxy Note 4
• Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
• Samsung Galaxy Note 5
• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy S4
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
• Samsung Galaxy A5
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
• Xiaomi Mi 4i
• Xiaomi Redmi
• ZTE x500
• Oppo N3
• Oppo R7 plus
• Vivo X6 plus
• Asus Zenfone 2
• Lenovo S90
• Lenovo A850
• LG G4

The risk of pre-installed malware

As a general rule, users should avoid risky websites and download apps only from official and trusted app stores. However, following these guidelines is not enough to ensure their security. Pre-installed malware compromise the security even of the most careful users. In addition, a user who receives a device already containing malware will not be able to notice any change in the device’s activity which often occur once a malware is installed.

The discovery of the pre-installed malware raises some alarming issues regarding mobile security. Users could receive devices which contain backdoors or are rooted without their knowledge. To protect themselves from regular and pre-installed malware, users should implement advanced security measures capable of identifying and blocking any abnormality in the device’s behavior

way of solving

If your device is listed above, then you only have one option that is to reflash the ROM. Well, if you know how to do it, then you can do this manually, or else you need to visit your nearest service center of the brand

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