Preinstalled 'Midnight Mimosa' Malware Found on Budget Android Devices Across 150+ Countries

A malware campaign dubbed 'Midnight Mimosa' has been discovered preinstalled on low-cost Android devices, affecting users in over 150 countries. The supply-chain compromise suggests firmware-level infection, likely occurring during manufacturing or distribution, and poses persistent surveillance and data-theft risks. The full scope, including the number of affected devices and the responsible threat actor, remains unclear.