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.