Hackers are able to spy on Samsung Galaxy users because of a software vulnerability. It enables cyber criminals to use the phone’s camera and microphone to read text messages and install apps. The software flaw affects up to 600 million handsets, including the newly released Samsung Galaxy S6, researchers claim. Until Samsung fixes the problem in a few days time, it is recommended that Galaxy handset owners stay away from unsecured Wi-Fi networks. The hack exploits a glitch with Samsung’s pre-installed ‘IME’ keyboard - a version of SwiftKey, which enables easier predictive text – that comes with Galaxy handsets,The Independent reported.Software flaw lets hackers read text messages and install appsIt was discovered by NowSecure mobile security researcher Ryan Welton and could affect 600 million handsets, including the new Galaxy S6Owners have to wait for a fix from Samsung but are advised to avoid  unsecured Wi-Fi networks until it's rolled out
'This can include geographically proximate attacks such as rogue Wi-_ access points or cellular base stations, or attacks from local users on a network,' Mr Welton writes.