As recently as yesterday reported a vulnerability detected in Android, which publicize our list of saved Wi-Fi networks. Today again we return to the topic of security system from Google. This time smartphone without our knowledge can make calls to premium numbers.
The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Curesec Google late last year, but only now decided to publicize it. According to security experts, the error appeared for the first time on Android 4.1.x Jelly Bean. Google has already introduced the relevant amendments, but they are only available on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, which debuted on June 19. The rest of the release is still exposed. fault in the system to make phone calls to applications that do not officially have such powers. The vulnerability also allows the operator to activate special codes (USSD), which you can check the status of your account, enable roaming, Internet package, etc.
In some cases, USSD codes allow you to reset the device and delete all private data. course, the moment of joining is visible on the the display, but the application can be substituted written in such a way as to activate its functions when the smartphone is idle for example, by 30 minutes or at night when asleep. With the detected vulnerability cybercriminals can even change our PIN and lock the SIM card by entering an incorrect PUK. Google is aware of the problem and scans currently shop Play for suspicious applications. Unfortunately, all indications are that users of older versions of Android do not get too quickly update that will protect them against the above-mentioned risks. Source: PC World
In some cases, USSD codes allow you to reset the device and delete all private data. course, the moment of joining is visible on the the display, but the application can be substituted written in such a way as to activate its functions when the smartphone is idle for example, by 30 minutes or at night when asleep. With the detected vulnerability cybercriminals can even change our PIN and lock the SIM card by entering an incorrect PUK. Google is aware of the problem and scans currently shop Play for suspicious applications. Unfortunately, all indications are that users of older versions of Android do not get too quickly update that will protect them against the above-mentioned risks. Source: PC World
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