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Fibocom FG390 Module Adds U6G Support for 10Gbps FWA

Fibocom unveiled its FG390-MEA-30 variant of the FG390 5G-Advanced FWA module at NetworkX 2026. Powered by MediaTek's T930 platform, the module adds U6G (NR n104) support and enables cross-band carrier aggregation with Sub-6GHz bands. This capability equips FWA devices for the next phase of 5G-Advanced networks, targeting 10-gigabit home broadband, 8K streaming, cloud gaming, immersive AR/VR, and enterprise connectivity. The module delivers peak downlink speeds up to 10Gbps. The announcement highlights the commercial deployment momentum of U6G, citing e& UAE's commercial network, Zhejiang Mobile's demonstration of >10Gbps downlink, and ongoing tests in Europe, Latin America, and Central Asia. Fibocom designed the FG390-MEA-30 for CPEs, outdoor ODUs, and enterprise gateways, simplifying development and certification processes.

• Fibocom introduced FG390-MEA-30, a U6G-enabled variant of its FG390 5G-A FWA module, at NetworkX 2026.
• The module is powered by the MediaTek T930 platform and supports NR n104 band and cross-band carrier aggregation with Sub-6GHz.
• FG390 peak downlink speeds reach up to 10Gbps.

Undetectable Firmware Malware 'Midnight Mimosa' Hits Cheap Androids

Security researchers at Bitdefender have uncovered a malware campaign named 'Midnight Mimosa' that pre-installs malicious firmware on budget Android smartphones. The malware is embedded in the device's system firmware, giving it system-level access and making it nearly impossible to remove. It operates stealthily by temporarily disabling the Google Play Store app to avoid detection by Google Play Protect while executing malicious functions. The malware is used for ad and click fraud, generating fake impressions without user consent. Bitdefender discovered 32 disguised apps associated with the campaign, affecting devices in over 150 countries, with Mexico (13%) and France (12.5%) most impacted. Some affected devices are counterfeit clones of premium models like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but genuine Samsung phones are not affected. Additionally, 13 apps from the Google Play Store were found communicating with the same malicious infrastructure, indicating broader reach.

• Bitdefender discovered a malware campaign called 'Midnight Mimosa' pre-installed in the firmware of budget Android smartphones.
• The malware takes control of the Google Play Store app to avoid detection by Google Play Protect.
• The malware is used for ad and click fraud, generating fake impressions without user consent.

MediaTek Showcases Wi-Fi 8 with Filogic 8800 at Network X

MediaTek and its subsidiary Airoha Technology are jointly showcasing next-generation Wi-Fi 8 technology at Network X 2026, featuring the Filogic 8800, a high-performance tri-band router platform designed for AI applications. The technology emphasizes cross-generation interoperability, AI-powered energy saving, and smart network diagnostics. In mixed-generational environments, the Filogic 8800 improves overall system throughput by up to nearly 100% while reducing power consumption by up to 50%. MediaTek's DSO+ technology extends dynamic bandwidth allocation to heterogeneous networks, and NPCA+ enables Wi-Fi 8 access points to avoid network congestion while maintaining compatibility with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 clients. AI-assisted power-saving reduces power consumption by 33% under typical workloads, and AI diagnostics can reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) from hours to under a minute. The product is shortlisted for the Network X Awards 2026 'Best Indoor Connectivity Solution'.

• MediaTek and subsidiary Airoha Technology showcase Wi-Fi 8 with Filogic 8800 at Network X 2026.
• Filogic 8800 improves throughput by up to 100% and reduces power consumption by up to 50% in mixed-generation networks.
• AI-assisted power-saving reduces power consumption by 33% under typical workloads.

Security advisory: CVE-2026-103653: Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in CoAP message parsing impacts Qt CoAP

New security advisories published for Qt CoAP and Qt5Compat, along with a webinar series promotion and a link to Qt Bridges.

Security advisories: Multiple CVEs impacting Qt Framework and Qt MQTT

Qt has published security advisories for CVE-2026-111487 (out-of-bounds write in assimp scene import plugin), CVE-2026-107457 (memory corruption in QMqttClient), and CVE-2026-105924 (NULL pointer dereference in QCborValue to JSON conversion).

New security advisories published for Qt vulnerabilities

Qt published multiple new security advisories on Oct 30, 2026, including CVE-2026-111487 (out-of-bounds write in Qt3D assimp plugin), CVE-2026-107457 (memory corruption in QMqttClient), and CVE-2026-105924 (NULL pointer dereference in QCborValue to JSON conversion).