Cheap Android phones ship with factory malware, and Mexico tops the list
Bitdefender found malware in the firmware of low-cost Android phones; Mexico is where it was detected most. Also: Windows Update certificates, batteries vs. gas and Cloudflare with Deno.
- Bitdefender found Midnight Mimosa in the firmware of cheap Android phones with MediaTek chips; Mexico, France and Italy lead the detections.
- It installs and deletes apps without permission, runs ad fraud and can turn the phone into a proxy. Uninstalling does not remove it.
- Windows Update certificates expire on May 17 and June 19, 2027: PCs without recent updates will stop getting patches.
