Temu smartphones found pre-infected with malware; Belgian cybersecurity firm flags supply-chain risk

Cybersecurity firm Nviso, at the request of Belgian broadcaster VRT NWS, examined three brand-new smartphones purchased from Temu and found all three infected with the same malware, indicating a supply-chain compromise. The source is a single vendor on Temu, and the scope of the issue is uncertain. This highlights risks in low-cost electronics supply chains and could prompt consumer warnings or regulatory scrutiny.