Researchers have shown that Qualcomm ’s mobile processor chip has a key flaw : it allows hackers to bypass the device ’s full disk encryption ( FDE ) . An individual with physical access to the device can bypass the FDE , breaking all trust and privilege barriers . From there , the user can access everything on the device . This particular chip is used in approximately 60 % of all Android mobile devices , and 90 % of all such chips are affected . A patch has been issued , but this wo n’t yet have reached most Android devices , leaving them exposed to the flaw .
Researchers have discovered that Qualcomm’s mobile processor chip has a key flaw: it allows hackers to crack the device’s full disk encryption (FDE). An individual with physical access to the device can bypass the FDE, breaking all trust and privilege levels. From there, the hacker can access everything on the device. This particular chip is used in approximately 60% of all Android mobile phones, and 90% of all such chips are affected. A patch has been issued, but this won’t yet have reached most Android users, leaving them exposed to the flaw.