Sony Xperia Devices Secretly Sending User Data to China Server.

If you own a Sony smartphone either the Android 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 KitKat firmware then inadvertently you may be transmitting your data back to the servers in China, even if you haven’t installed any application.

So what’s going on? A Baidu folder is appearing on affected Sony phones. Delete it, reboot the phone, and the folder comes right back like the proverbial cat who wouldn’t stay away. The folder isn’t the real cause for concern, though; it’s the fact that the phones open a connection to servers in China that’s making users nervous.

Several Reddit users have reported finding this folder on their phones, too — and not necessarily phones made by Sony. One owns an HTC One M7, another an HTC One X, a few others the OnePlus One. There’s even a Nexus 5 owner claiming that he’s seen the Baidu folder pop up.

PERSONAL INFORMATION SEND TO CHINA
Going deep, several users reported they found that the Chinese government is able to detect the status and identity of the device, take pictures and make videos without the consent of the user. A user, going by the handle Elbird, posted on Sony Forums that with the help of Baidu folder, the Chinese Government can:
* Read status and identity of your device
* Make pictures and videos without your knowledge
* Get your exact location
* Read the contents of your USB memory
* Read or edit accounts
* Change security settings
* Completely manage your network access
* Couple with bluetooth devices
* Know what apps you are using
* Prevent your device from entering sleep mode
* Change audio settings
* Change system settings

Thankfully this is a spyware and you can check to see if you have or not. If you see the folder named Baidu in your device then your device contains the spyware. But, for users it isn't the folder which seems to be the real cause for concern, though; it’s the fact that the phones open a connection to servers.

Sony Xperia users get ready to deactivate the spyware by following CSUltimates (y)