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Google Chrome authorisation flaw and Android exploits

A Google Chrome vulnerability and new Android exploits highlight ongoing security risks for UK organisations using affected devices.

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What is going on

  • A Google Chrome vulnerability allowed remote attackers to bypass system access restrictions through a crafted HTML file.
  • A research report described a romance scam targeting iPhone and Android users, detailing how to identify and report it.
  • A new Android exploit called 'SMS of Death' can remotely crash unpatched phones using a proof-of-concept attack.
  • The Android vulnerability behind the 'SMS of Death' exploit has been patched but remains a risk for devices that have not received updates.
  • What to watch: Unpatched Android devices remaining vulnerable to the 'SMS of Death' exploit.

Reports in this story

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