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Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa – BBC News
The malicious code could sign owners up to subscription services without permission.
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Thousands of Tecno W2 smartphones were found to contain malware
Malware which signed users up to subscription services without their permission has been found on thousands of mobiles sold in Africa.
Anti-fraud firm Upstream found the malicious code on 53,000 Tecno handsets, sold in Ethiopia, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana and South Africa.
Manufacturer Transsion told Buzzfeed it was installed in the supply chain without its knowledge.
Upstream said it was taking a…
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