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Topic: [Beware] most Android phones being exploited - page 2. (Read 369 times)

legendary
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Samsung S10 and Note 10 are not on the list. That's good if you're on the latest phone...

But all other models like Samsung S7, Samsung S8, Samsung S9 are, which is scary enough and for sure, if not already then in the near future S10 and other newer models will be hacked soon (if not already  Wink). It is of course very logical that all older models are already worked out, and newer ones are waiting in line. There is only a small percentage of new models compared to all models from recent years. It is much more profitable for hackers to work on older devices, because they have a lot more users, and thus potential victims and profits for them.

For some time now, I am thinking of buying a new phone, because we have such times that without a decent smartphone it is impossible to function normally.
I was looking for some really safe model for a long time and even set up threads in my local section, where I discussed with other Bitcointalk users this topic.
Unfortunately, today I still have my old phone, because there is no secure smartphone yet developed and this vulnerability only confirms my statement.
newbie
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Samsung S10 and Note 10 are not on the list. That's good if you're on the latest phone. And it says Chrome or Chromium.

Another reason for you to download a different browser and use that by default, like Firefox for Android, or Firefox Focus. I'm not sure what renderer the Samsung Internet web browser uses.
sr. member
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The most widely used mobile operating system Android is facing an issue regarding the affected Android phones being exploited.

The bug was discovered by the researcher (Masdie Stone of Project Zero), they have already reported it to the Android Security Team. The said "Zero-Day Vulnerability" will bind to the Android kernel's driver which the attackers will have an access and will fully control the device.

Here are the affected Android Mobile Phone Models:
  • Pixel 1
  • Pixel 1 XL
  • Pixel 2
  • Pixel 2 XL
  • Huawei P20
  • Xiaomi Redmi 5A
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
  • Xiaomi  A1
  • Oppo A3
  • Moto Z3
  • Oreo LG phones
  • Samsung S7
  • Samsung S8
  • Samsung S9

It was said that it can be work;
- by accessing it inside the Chrome Sandbox
-And it can be exploited remotely by combining it with a separate chrome rendering flaw.

However, there is possible solution to this.
Google will release a "PATCH" this October in most affected devices. Sadly, certain devices that are affected will not likely receive the said patch immediately aside from Google. Picel 1 and 2.

Remember not to hastily download and install unnecessary and malicious apps from a third party app stores. Always think before you click.

A full detail is available here.
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