Hackers can take control of some Samsung or Pixel phones with just your phone number
A new report from XDA Developers details how hackers can take control of some Samsung or Pixel phones with just your phone number. The report details how the vulnerabilities could be exploited to remotely take over a phone, make calls and send text messages, and even track a user’s location.
Google has confirmed that it is aware of the vulnerabilities and is working on a patch. In the meantime, the company is advising users to disable VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling on their devices.
The report details how the vulnerabilities could be exploited to remotely take over a phone, make calls and send text messages, and even track a user’s location.
Google has confirmed that it is aware of the vulnerabilities and is working on a patch. In the meantime, the company is advising users to disable VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling on their devices.
The report comes as a new wave of research has shown that a number of popular Android devices are affected by a range of serious security vulnerabilities.
One of the most worrying is a flaw in the way that the Android operating system handles certain types of text messages. The issue could allow a hacker to take control of a victim’s device simply by sending them a specially crafted text message.
Another issue affects the way that certain Android devices handle phone calls. The problem could allow a hacker to eavesdrop on conversations or even hijack calls.
The report details how the vulnerabilities could be exploited to remotely take over a phone, make calls and send text messages, and even track a user’s location.
Google has confirmed that it is aware of the vulnerabilities and is working on a patch. In the meantime, the company is advising users to disable VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling on their devices.
The report comes as a new wave of research has shown that a number of popular Android devices are affected by a range of serious security vulnerabilities.
One of the most worrying is a flaw in the way that the Android operating system handles certain types of text messages. The issue could allow a hacker to take control of a victim’s device simply by sending them a specially crafted text message.
Another issue affects the way that certain Android devices handle phone calls. The problem could allow a hacker to eavesdrop on conversations or even hijack calls.
