Sunday, July 7, 2013

Can Android ever be safe? - Onet.pl

id=”intertext_1″> As if that were not enough, security experts of Bluebox Security discovered something far more dangerous. They argue that the security system Android, there is quite a significant gap through which to infect nearly 99% of all devices with the OS. To make matters worse, according to experts, this vulnerability is present from Adnroid 1.6, and Google is not trying to block her, even though the company informed in February of this year.

id=”intertext_1″> That loophole allows virus writers to change the legal code APK, without breaking the cryptographic signature. This allows malicious code is installed as a normal and safe application. According to the Bluebox Security use this method allows hackers to gain complete control over the device.

id=”intertext_1″> According to Jeff Forristal, President Bluebox Security, at the moment the only smartphone safe from said gap, is the Samsung Galaxy S4. Soon he will join the Nexus, because Google is working on an update for this model.

id=”intertext_1″> conclusion is that if you use a device with Android and do not want to have problems, it is better to sell it quickly and change to a more secure system.

id=”intertext_1″> for: Ubergizmo.com

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