22 May 2023 , 12:38
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There's more worrying news for Android users and this time it has nothing to do with installing rogue applications from Google's Play Store. A new report from the security team at Trend Micro has exposed a new type of attack which sees smartphones coming pre-loaded with malware right out of the box. This means owners could see their data, private messages and even one-time passwords intercepted by hackers without installing any apps or additional software. In fact, the minute the device is switched on for the first time it's immediately under siege from online crooks.
It appears that a large cybercrime enterprise known as the "Lemon Group" has managed to infiltrate the supply chain network and add href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/google">Google and Samsung should be able to sleep more easily.
"Big brands like Samsung, like Google took care of their supply chain security relatively well, but for threat actors, this is still a very lucrative market," explained Then Micro's Fyodor Yarochkin.
Although these popular brands seem safe, this latest news is a good reminder to check before installing new apps and only download software you know is safe.