theinquirer :Google says most users are protected against QuadRooter Android threat

Google says most users are protected against QuadRooter Android threat

GOOGLE HAS SPOKEN OUT about the 'QuadRooter' threat that has reportedly put 900 million Android devices at risk, and has said you probably shouldn't worry.Security researchers at Check Point outed the four Android flaws, collectively dubbed QuadRooter, earlier this week, saying that the vulnerabilities put any Qualcomm-powered device at risk.The firm even released a handy list of all of the devices affected, which includes the BlackBerry Priv and Blackphone 1 and 2, which we thought were supposed to be as secure as nappies designed for use in swimming pools.

Millions of Android users at risk as security flaw discovered

A security flaw has put millions of android users at risk.(AAP)The privacy of millions of Android users in Australia has been put at risk after four security flaws were discovered in the chips powering their smartphones and tablets.A warning has been issued today by security firm Check Point, advising at least 10 million Android users across Australia, and 900 million worldwide, could now be targeted by hackers due to four issues in the Qualcomm chip in the company's devices.

Android apps can be manipulated to track users secretly

Android apps can be manipulated to track users secretly: StudySource: The Hitavada Date: 11 Aug 2016 09:37:36BOSTON,Aug 10,(PTI),ANDROID apps can be manipulated to access built-in sensors in smartphones and track your whereabouts and traffic patterns, without your knowledge or consent, a new study has warned.Researchers from Northeastern University in the US built an Android app and tested it.Their system uses an algorithm that inserts data from the phone's built-in sensors into graphs of the world's roads.