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Title: Bug could be used to plant malware on 99% of android phones
Post by: Gary on Jul 05, 2013, 08:23:13
A four-year-old Android bug could be used to plant malware on 99 per cent of Android devices on the market, according to security researchers.

Bluebox Security CTO Jeff Forristal said the vulnerability in Android's security model creates a means for hackers to modify an Android app's APK code without breaking its cryptographic signature.

This means that any legitimate application - even those afforded elevated privileges by the device manufacturer - could be turned into a malicious Trojan before being offered for download. The difference between the two would not be readily detectable by either the smartphone or the app store - much less an end user.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/04/android_master_key_vuln/
Title: Re: Bug could be used to plant malware on 99% of android phones
Post by: Simon on Jul 05, 2013, 08:27:44
Oops!  :whistle:
Title: Re: Bug could be used to plant malware on 99% of android phones
Post by: Gary on Jul 05, 2013, 09:15:04
Quote from: Simon on Jul 05, 2013, 08:27:44
Oops!  :whistle:
Is a bit. Back to yoghurt pots and string then  ;D
Title: Re: Bug could be used to plant malware on 99% of android phones
Post by: Technical Ben on Jul 05, 2013, 17:50:18
99% of all software can become susceptible to the big bug sitting in the chair. ;)
Title: Re: Bug could be used to plant malware on 99% of android phones
Post by: Gary on Jul 06, 2013, 15:23:54
Quote from: Technical Ben on Jul 05, 2013, 17:50:18
99% of all software can become susceptible to the big bug sitting in the chair. ;)
Very true with this bug then maybe 99.9% recurring  ;)
Title: Re: Bug could be used to plant malware on 99% of android phones
Post by: Technical Ben on Jul 06, 2013, 18:11:04
Oh no, not 100%... don't start that conversation. ;)