Nigeria: Computer Emergency Response Team issued advisory on android systems compromised by multiple malware

On 3 March 2026, Nigeria's Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) issued a high-risk advisory warning that multiple Android malware families, including Triada, Hummer, Rootnik, Prizmes, Uupay, and Android Backdoor, are actively compromising devices through pre-installed firmware, repackaged applications, and third-party downloads. The malware exploits known vulnerabilities to gain root access, enabling data theft, financial fraud, botnet participation, and persistent backdoor control that can survive factory resets. ngCERT has directed government agencies and enterprises to immediately update Android security patches, limit downloads to the Google Play Store, deploy endpoint security tools, and enforce mobile device management policies.