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China: I can has your Android data


ScubaCinci

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uh oh...sounds like it may be more limited to pre-paid phones

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2016/11/15/secret-software-in-some-android-phones-sent-data-to-china-experts-warn.html

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Security experts say they have discovered secret ‘backdoor’ software in some Android phones that sends users’ personal data to China.

Kryptowire, the security firm that discovered the vulnerability, confirmed this information on its website on Tuesday. The firm wrote that certain Android devices contain pre-installed software that collects and sends personal data, such as texts and geographical location, to an unauthorized third-party.

http://www.kryptowire.com/adups_security_analysis.html

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Oh no!, people I don't care about will have data that is unimportant to them or anyone else. Maybe they  can help me get past that one level of candy crush saga. Or help me troll unsuspecting asian dudes  on how they shouldn't trailer their bike every where :lol:

Oh the world of paranoia can be a fun one.

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44 minutes ago, 2talltim said:

Oh no!, people I don't care about will have data that is unimportant to them or anyone else. Maybe they  can help me get past that one level of candy crush saga. Or help me troll unsuspecting asian dudes  on how they shouldn't trailer their bike every where :lol:

Oh the world of paranoia can be a fun one.

Just cuz you never say or do anything important doesn't mean others don't. For example the President of your bank that could cough up your account info to the Chinese who procede to clean you out.

Or the politician that is working on The Donalds new trade deal with the Chinese......

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22 minutes ago, ScubaCinci said:

FYI, you are falling for that 'Fake News' stuff the liberals are all up in arms about.  Check Point is total marketing bullshit.

http://vanguarddaily.com/quadrooter-hoax/

 

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3 hours ago, ScubaCinci said:

EDIT - this one sounds for real - http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/11/1-million-android-accounts-compromised-by-android-malware-called-gooligan/

All the major tech sites are carrying the story

They ALL cite the same source. Last paragraph of what you linked to for example. Really man, Check Point is the laughing stock of the security world. They find an obscure unusable exploit....generate fear and make money selling bullshit fixes and special detectors.

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