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How to check if your phone is infected by the Qualcomm flaw: 900 million Android devices vulnerable to new attack

Getty Images / Justin Sullivan / StaffUp to 900 million Android devices have a flaw that could give attackers full control of a device, according to researchers at Checkpoint Security.ADVERTISEMENTAll affected devices tested were using software running on a Qualcomm chipset.The flaw was uncovered after reverse engineering the way in which the devices handle graphics and other processes.

Bug leaves 900 million Android devices vulnerable to attack

Researchers have discovered a bug in the chips used in more than 900 million Android phones that, if exploited, could give attackers access to a phone's settings, apps, camera and microphone.The security team at Check Point found four vulnerabilities in the chip used in Android devices including the Samsung Galaxy S7, HTC 10 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra.The flaw in the Qualcomm chip, which is used in 80 per cent of devices running Android, could give hackers the ability to add or delete apps to a victim's phone, access its camera, microphone and screen, or alter files that affect the way the phone works.

Quartet of security flaws affect 900 million Android devices

Close 900 million Android devices harbor security flaws DragYou might want to sit down.Check Point researchers found a set of flaws that put over 900 million Android devices at risk.If any of the four flaws are exploited, an attacker could gain full control of an Android phone or tablet.

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