Bug could be used to plant malware on 99% of android phones

[Gary]

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/

[Simon]

Oops! 

[Gary]

Oops! 

Is a bit. Back to yoghurt pots and string then 

[Technical Ben]

99% of all software can become susceptible to the big bug sitting in the chair.

[Gary]

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 

[Technical Ben]

Oh no, not 100%... don't start that conversation.