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PSA: always update your smartphone | Ratel RAT targets outdated Android phones in ransomware attacks (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

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?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

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.