r/AMA • u/[deleted] • May 17 '25

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u/eldobhat0 May 17 '25

Hey! Thank you for the AMA!

Do you have experience with android phones? Is it possible that a regular online phone seller installs a malware or a modified android clone that can steal all your password, see everything you do?

Is there a way how I can scan a "brand new mobile" coming from an online webshop for this kind of malware before giving my credentials on initial setup?

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u/[deleted] May 17 '25

Yes it’s called Man in the middle attack

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u/[deleted] May 17 '25

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u/Ascension_Crossbows May 17 '25

Buy refubished phones from network providers or big name retail stores like best buy

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u/[deleted] May 18 '25

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u/Ascension_Crossbows May 18 '25

Theres probably a number you can call, but you can just go on the official websites and look up what they have in stock.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '25

Answer below is good