Google and other Android manufacturers try to keep on top of the hardware and software security, at varying degrees of intensity. But a vulnerability in widely-used Qualcomm SoCs disclosed by Check Point Research today was particularly alarming. It could theoretically allow a malicious app to patch the software for Qualcomm's MSM modem chips, giving it access to call and text history or even the ability to record conversations.
Read MoreModem vulnerability could let hackers listen to your calls on millions of Android phones was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
06/05/2021 08:50 PM
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