Some Blu phones are still shipping with spyware that sends private info to China
The spyware can still be found on at least three devices, according to the researchers: one of those is the Blu Grand M, which was tested Adups positive in May, more than six months after the initial discovery of the tracking software. And Blu devices aren't the only ones affected: the Cubot X16S was also found to be running Adups' software. Curiously enough, after the researchers contacted Adups regarding this, the Cubot stopped transmitting private data.
The problem seems to stem from the fact that many of Blu's devices are in reality just rebranded versions of phones from Chinese phone maker Gionee. Since China doesn't have access to Google services, local manufacturers use third-party solutions (such as Adups itself, which is a targeted advertising platform). So Blu seems to be the one at fault here, as it didn't properly audit the software on said devices before slapping its logo on them.
via CNET
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