Android Community |
Google says major bugs like Stagefright had little to zero 'real life' effect on Android users
Android Community A lot of people bash Android for the lack of security and privacy in the platform. Google would be first to admit that it is complicated work securing a platform that was designed to be open source, after all. But for all its scares of bugs and … |
Daily Mail |
Stagefright malware is back! 'Worst Android bug in history' returns for a third time
Daily Mail At the time, Samsung said it would frequently issue fixes in a 'new Android security update process that fast tracks the security patches over the air when security vulnerabilities are uncovered. Google said its Nexus devices would receive regular OTA … New “Stagefright” Hack Exposes 275 Million Android Phones 'Millions' of Android mobes vulnerable to new Stagefright exploit New exploit spotlights Android's Stagefright vulnerability |
Fortune |
New “Stagefright” Hack Exposes 275 Million Android Phones
Fortune An Israeli security firm identified a lingering vulnerability in older versions of the OS. The Israeli security firm NorthBit has demonstrated an exploit that could allow hackers to access data and functions on a wide range of versions of Android … 'Millions' of Android mobes vulnerable to new Stagefright exploit New exploit spotlights Android's Stagefright vulnerability New 'Metaphor' Android virus can hack Samsung, LG and HTC phones in 15 seconds |
The Register |
'Millions' of Android mobes vulnerable to new Stagefright exploit
The Register In a paper [PDF] that's a cookbook on how to build the exploit for yourself, they suggest millions of unpatched Android devices are vulnerable to their design, which bypasses Android's security defenses. Visiting a hacker's webpage is enough to trigger … New 'Metaphor' Android virus can hack Samsung, LG and HTC phones in 15 seconds New Stagefright exploit leaves millions of Android phones open to remote attack New 'Stagefright' vulnerability puts millions of Android smartphone users at risk |