Android virus: 36 phones discovered with pre-installed malware
Somerset Live | March 14, 2017
Android users are being warned to watch out for pre-installed malware on their devices after 36 phones were found to be infected. Cyber security firm Check Point detected a "severe infection" of the Android devices belonging to two of its clients. The malware was not downloaded to the device but arrived with it pre-installed. A number of big name brand phones including Samsung, LG and Google were affected. Below is a list of all devices Check Point named.