EFF Calls for Ban on Sale of Compromised Android Devices to Prevent Malware

The Electronic Frontier Foundation released a warning about Android devices. It says many phones are shipped with compromised firmware. Those compromised devices can be primed for malware installation. The EFF urges manufacturers to halt sales of such vulnerable phones. The organization highlights the risk to users’ personal data. It calls for stronger security standards in the Android supply chain. The statement follows recent reports of large‑scale device infections. Regulators and consumers are urged to demand safer hardware.