Cyber Attacks
Bitdefender finds firmware malware on MediaTek Android phones
Preinstalled malware on low-cost Android devices turns phones into proxies and installs apps without user consent, researchers say.
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Cyber Attacks
Midnight Mimosa Android Malware Compromises Firmware of MediaTek Phones
Researchers disclosed that the Midnight Mimosa campaign infected thousands of devices across 150 countries by embedding malicious code directly into device firmware.
Cyber Attacks
Bitdefender Finds Uninstallable Malware in Budget Android Phones
Bitdefender discovered the Midnight Mimosa campaign, which embeds persistent malware in the firmware of low-cost Android devices sold online.
Tech News
PS2 emulator for Android gains performance boost on MediaTek and older Pixel devices
A popular PlayStation 2 emulator for Android has received an update that improves performance specifically for devices using Mali graphics processors and MediaTek chips.
Cyber Attacks
Midnight Mimosa Firmware Malware Infects MediaTek Android Phones at Factory
Bitdefender researchers found the malware embedded in device firmware, granting operators silent control over low-cost Android phones before users power them on.
Tech News
Amazon Replaces Fire Tablets with New Android-Based Alexa Tablet Line
Amazon is retiring the Fire tablet brand to launch new aluminum Alexa Tablets running official Android with full Google Play Store access.
Malware & Ransomware
Bitdefender Discovers Midnight Mimosa Malware Preinstalled on MediaTek Android Phones
Researchers identify a firmware-level Android malware campaign that fakes ad clicks and builds a proxy botnet across 150 countries.
Cyber Attacks
Bitdefender Uncovers Midnight Mimosa Malware on MediaTek Android Devices
Researchers found pre-installed malware on low-cost Android phones before users powered them on, targeting MediaTek hardware.