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Fake WhatsApp & Telegram Preinstalled on Chinese Android Phones: Millions Lost to Crypto-Stealing Malware

  • Fake WhatsApp & Telegram pre-installed on Chinese Android phones are infected with spyware that steals cryptocurrency.
  • Trojanized programs can scan photos for wallet seed phrases, spoof update links, and steal clipboard data.
  • The malware campaign is impacting low-cost Chinese phones, with more than 40 pre-installed apps compromised.
  • Users are advised to be cautious when interacting with unknown phone manufacturers and to use reliable programs and antivirus apps to protect their devices.

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