Researchers at Check Point found and remediated malware on 38 Android devices that were infected somewhere along the supply chain. Devices manufactured by a diverse set of handset makers were discovered to be loaded with malware pre-installed. The malware was added to the devices before they were in the users hands, and were not part of the vendor s original ROM. All 38 devices have been remediated through Check Point’s products, and there are likely more devices in the wild that were similarly infected.
Source: https://threatpost.com/38-android-devices-infected-with-malware-preinstalled-in-supply-chain/124275/