Android bug leaves 900 million phones at risk
Washington: Serious security flaws have been found in millions of Android devices which could give attackers a complete access to a phone's data, the BBC reported.The bugs were uncovered by Checkpoint researchers looking at software running on chipsets made by US firm Qualcomm.Qualcomm processors are found in about 900 million Android phones, the company said.
900 million Android handsets at risk of attack
Four major Android vulnerabilities dubbed QuadRooter that affect 900 million devices have been uncovered by security firm Check Point.A range of popular devices are at risk, including the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Google Nexus 5X, 6 and 6P, HTC One M9 and HTC 10, and even the security-focused BlackBerry Priv and Blackphone 1 and 2.Check Point explained in a blog post that the flaws are in the software used to manage the Qualcomm chips included in the vast majority of Android devices.
Bug fear looms in 900 million Android smartphones: Report
Researchers have reportedly found major security flaws in chips being used in nearly 900 million Android smartphones globally that could give cyber criminals complete access to the data.View PhotosAccording to the team from Israel-based software and hardware giant Check Point, the bugs were uncovered at the software running on chipsets made by US firm Qualcomm, BBC reported on Monday.SEE ALSO: Orkut founder says hello to social networking world once again: More details hereQualcomm processors are found in about 900 million Android phones, Check Point said, adding that there is no evidence of the vulnerabilities currently being used in attacks by cyber thieves.
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