https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cheap-android-phones-found-with-malware-already-installedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cheap-android-phones-found-with-malware-already-installedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cheap-android-phones-found-with-malware-already-installed#u159627Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:15:27 +0000Budget-conscious consumers purchasing low-cost Android mobile devices face a severe security risk after investigators discovered malicious software already installed on the hardware. Hackers are actively turning these economical phones into hidden proxy botnets using the preinstalled malware. This threat raises serious questions regarding the safety of personal data for individuals who buy cheap mobile technology. The discovery highlights a supply chain vulnerability where malicious code is embedded into devices before consumers even take them out of the box.Why it mattersInexpensive mobile ph