Android Photo Frames: Malware Infects Devices Automatically

Android photo frames running the Uhale app, sold under brands like BIGASUO, WONNIE, and MaxAngel, automatically download and execute malware on boot without user interaction. Quokka analysts found this exploits insecure trust management and hardcoded keys, granting root access.

The malware, linked to Vo1d botnet and Mzmess (affecting 1.6 million devices), enables surveillance, data theft, and network attacks. Frames act as entry points for broader compromises.

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