QuadRooter – new vulnerabilities in over 900 million Android devices – update

QuadRooter Scanner app indicating 4 vulnerabilities
Credit: Check Point

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http://hhg2tech.blogspot.com/2016/08/quadrooter-relax-worlds-not-about-to-end.html

Check Point has announced four vulnerabilities affecting Android devices that use Qualcomm chipsets. Around 900 million devices are believed to be affected.

Check if your device is vulnerable with the QuadRooter Scanner app, available at:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.checkpoint.quadrooter&hl=en / Android bug fear 900 million phones Serious security flaws give attackers complete access phone data software millions Android devices bugs Checkpoint researchers software running chipsets US firm Qualcomm processors 900 million Android phones tablets evidence vulnerabilities attacks cyberthieves hackers malware hack hacking vulnerabilities Michael Shaulov head of mobility product management Checkpoint race who finds the bug first good guys bad guys white hats black hats affected devices six months work reverse engineer Qualcomm code revealed problems flaws found software handles graphics code controls communication different processes running inside phone exploiting bugs exploit attacker take control over device gain access data flaws booby-trapped booby trapped apps gain access phone's data Checkpoint information bugs proof of concept code Qualcomm Qualcomm created patches bugs use fixed versions factories patch patched distributed patches phone makers operators issued updates customers' phones Checkpoint free app QuadRooter Scanner check device phone tablet vulnerable vulnerabilities vulnerability bugs patches downloaded installed Mr Shaulov Android owners only download apps official Google Play store falling victim malicious programs phone operator manufacturer patches Qualcomm respond request comment /