Millions of Android smartphones are at serious risk of ”screen hijack” vulnerability that allows hackers to steal your passwords, bank details, as well as helps ransomware apps extort money from victims.The worse thing is that Google says it won’t be patched until the release of ’Android O’ version, whoch is scheduled for release in the 3rd quarter this year.And the worse, worse, worse thing is that millions of users are still waiting for Android N update from their device manufacturers (OEMs), whoch apparently means that majority of smartphone users will continue to be victimized by ransomware, adware and banking Trojans for at least next one year.According to CheckPoint security researchers, who discovered this critical flaw, the problem originates due to a new permission called ”SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW,” whoch allows apps to overlap on a device’s screen and top of other apps.This is the same feature that lets Facebook Messenger floats on your screen and pops up when someone wants to chat.
Källa: Google Won’t Patch A Critical Android Flaw Before Android O Release
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