Compromised Dragon Touch children’s tablets have triggered debates over who is responsible for pre-installed malware and how to address this risk. Regulators, manufacturers, distributors, and resellers should ensure device safety, but cyber trust marks and other consumer information tools play a crucial role too. Solutions like Google’s Android Binary Transparency and Software Bill of Materials could better detect compromised firmware and vulnerabilities, aiming to create a secure market even for low budget devices. However, these solutions currently remain underutilized.
Local Threats Soar, Vietnam And Indonesia Become The Main Target Of Malware
Companies in Southeast Asia have faced over 24 million cyber incidents in the first half of 2024, according to Kaspersky. The increasing digitisation of financial