NEW DELHI : All those 'droid' users who felt like they were above any hacks n flaws be better careful with the installation of device as there has been two new reports of android flaws which might even cause you to loose control of your device and hacker should be able to send out messages or calls to all premium and contact numbers.
According to researchers Jon Oberheide and Zach Lanier, the first flaw, which affects all Android devices regardless of OS version, allows the installation of applications without users' approval. Considered as "permission escalation vulnerability," it affects all Android handsets regardless of the OS version.
Another vulnerability is with the Samsung Nexus S handsets. It allows hackers to gain root access and then gain full control over the handset.
Over the past few months, there have also been several reports of Android phone users being hit with malware that sends text messages, makes calls to premium numbers and leaks personal information about the user.
Earlier in August, CA researcher Dinesh Venkatesan revealed information about an Android trojan that was reportedly capable of recording conversation. According to Venkatesan, the trojan recorded conversation after a user clicked on the install button on a message that appeared almost identical to the application's installation screen.
Courtesy : Timesof India
