Google has admitted that a significant security flaw in Android that could allow attackers to attack devices with malware can only be fixed when Android is next updated . The bug was discovered by security firm Google and exposes users to ransomware , adware and banking malware . An upgrade to the soon - to - be - released Android O is expected to fix the problem But Google soon realized that some apps will need such a functionality enabled after being installed, such as Facebook’s Messenger chat heads feature. 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 devices .
Google has admitted that a significant security flaw in Android that could allow attackers to attack devices with malware can only be fixed when Android is next updated . The bug was discovered by security firm Google and exposes users to ransomware , adware and banking malware . An upgrade to the soon - to - be - released Android O is expected to fix the problem 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 devices .