Pre-built firmware malware affects low-cost Android devices in over 150 countries

Pre-built firmware malware affects low-cost Android devices in over 150 countries

There is a large global market for low-cost Android devices. Criminals are aware of this and are meeting the demand through devices based on MediaTek platforms – albeit with malware pre-installed in the device firmware. When the recipient of such an affected device turns it on, the malware is present, invisible and available to any … Read more

Stablecoins can drain from banks and countries at lightning speed

Stablecoins can drain from banks and countries at lightning speed

Anyone who has sent a bank transfer overseas is familiar with the painful process of waiting for things like business hours, correspondent banks and settlement times. In many cases, strapping physical cash to a homing pigeon, or slapping it in an envelope and sending it via DHL will be faster, cheaper and more efficient. Stablecoins … Read more