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Bitdefender has identified a malware campaign (dubbed Midnight Mimosa) running on low-cost, multi-brand Android devices built on MediaTek platforms.

A malware campaign dubbed 'Midnight Mimosa' has been discovered on low-cost Android smartphones that ship with malicious software embedded in their firmware, allowing attackers to silently install apps, perform ad fraud, and turn devices into residential proxies. [...]

Bitdefender researchers uncover Midnight Mimosa malware preinstalled on low-cost MediaTek Android phones enabling ad fraud and proxyware activity.

The prominent cybersecurity firm Bitdefender recently published a comprehensive report revealing a massive malware campaign dubbed Midnight Mimosa. This insidious operation primarily targets budget-friendly Android devices. Shockingly, the malware exists on these smartphones long before the user ever powers them on for the very first time. Essentially, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are pre-installing this malicious software directly onto the devices. Once an unsuspecting user purchases and successfully activates their new smartphone, the dormant malware simultaneously awakens.