An open-source Android malware named 'Ratel RAT' is widely deployed by multiple cybercriminals to attack outdated devices, some aiming to lock them down with a ransomware module that demands payment on Telegram.
From my understanding my phone should be unlockable, but I have no expertise when it comes to custom Android builds. Like, how do I know they are safe and don’t come with some malware?
I haven’t done it in ages as I have a Pixel, but the norm used to be go to XDA Developers. Everything you need should be there. Guides, reputable links, etc.
Nowadays people use the popular ROMs like Lineage (you might remember as cyanogenmod), or GraphineOS. There are a few others, too. But XDA is always a good resource.
This is why I only buy unlockable devices that have open boot loaders. Making that decision up front means ROM support for a much longer time frame.
From my understanding my phone should be unlockable, but I have no expertise when it comes to custom Android builds. Like, how do I know they are safe and don’t come with some malware?
I haven’t done it in ages as I have a Pixel, but the norm used to be go to XDA Developers. Everything you need should be there. Guides, reputable links, etc.
Nowadays people use the popular ROMs like Lineage (you might remember as cyanogenmod), or GraphineOS. There are a few others, too. But XDA is always a good resource.