A researcher from the ERNW cybersecurity company discovered a major security flaw on Android smartphones. This vulnerability, detected in the system, allowed hackers to install malicious applications via the device's Bluetooth, reports a press release published on their site.
This flaw "can lead to theft of personal data and can also be used to spread malware," said Jan Ruge, the researcher who discovered this security problem. Users affected by attacks exploiting this breach on their smartphones cannot therefore realize it.
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The operation is completely invisible because it is performed remotely. It does not require any confirmation from the user. It is enough that the device's Bluetooth is activated and that the hackers know the Bluetooth MAC address of the targeted device to reach a user's personal data. However, no one yet knows if hackers have used this method to hack Android smartphones.
The Android Oreo 8 and 8.1 versions as well as Android Pie 9.0 were affected by this problem, but not Android 10, details the Presse-Citron website . An update correcting this flaw has been developed and all Android users are advised to update their smartphones. Experts also recommend turning off your phone's Bluetooth when it is not in use.
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