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Security · 3h ago

EFF Urges Amazon to Stop Selling Malware-Infected Android Devices

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from EFF ·

Researchers have repeatedly found compromised Android devices pre-loaded with malware sold on Amazon and other major retailers. A campaign called BADBOX affected 10 million uncertified devices, and similar threats persist. The EFF calls for systemic action to prevent these devices from entering homes and networks.

Meridian48 take
The article rightly highlights a recurring issue, but without concrete retailer commitments, the call to action risks being ignored.
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