![]() As of July 27th, none of them or the carriers had announced plans to deliver the patch. Here's the larger issue (from ZDNet): With the exception of the Nexus devices, Google provides the Android source code patches, but it's up to the smartphone carriers and original equipment manufacturers to send it to users with updated firmware. (Source: NPR Morning Edition Story - July 27, 2015)Īlthough this has the potential to impact 950 million Android users (about 95% of Android gadgets used today), there have not been any reports of actual incidents, YET.īut. As soon as the text reaches your phone, it begins processing the message, triggering the malware, without you doing anything. ![]() The hacker would send you a text message with a picture or video attached that has malware hidden inside. This vulnerability (called Stagefright) provides hackers with access to your full list of contacts, photos, camera, microphone, and all of the data on the device. Over hyped, or really, really as bad as it sounds? You be the judge: This may (hopefully) fall into the latter category, but if not, this is just an EVIL exploit for Android users to worry about! Most importantly, there is (evidently) not an “automatic patch” pushed to your phone.Īs in:"You MUST take action…don’t wait!!!" So. ![]() Wow - I'm not usually one to pass along warnings like this, since so many are bogus or over-hyped. ![]()
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