Chris Smith started writing about gadgets as a hobby, and before he knew it he was sharing his views on tech stuff with readers around the world. Google has admitted that a significant security flaw in Android that could allow attackers to infect devices with malware will only be fixed when Android is next updated. The flaw was discovered by security firm CheckPoint and exposes users to ransomware, adware and banking malware. According to the report, Google said it would fix the vulnerability within two weeks after its initial disclosure. but there could be serious delays before all devices are updated and the flaw fixed. In the mean time hackers will have to bypass Google Play store’s anti-malware measures before they can infect apps.
Google has admitted that a significant security flaw in Android that could allow attackers to infect devices with malware will only be fixed when Android is next updated. The flaw was discovered by security firm CheckPoint and exposes users to ransomware, adware and banking malware. According to the report, Google said it would fix the vulnerability within two weeks after its initial disclosure. but there could be serious delays before all devices are updated and the flaw fixed. In the mean time hackers will have to bypass Google Play store’s anti-malware measures before they can infect apps.