Hundreds of Millions of Android Users Were Exposed to Severe Vulnerability
The outbreak was identified by Israeli researchers from Checkmarx who found it possible to run the camera app remotely, wiretap, and get the smartphone’s location.
The outbreak was identified by Israeli researchers from Checkmarx who found it possible to run the camera app remotely, wiretap, and get the smartphone’s location.

In today’s digitally-connected society, smartphones have become an extension of us. Advanced camera and video capabilities in particular are playing a massive role in this, as users are able to quickly take out their phones and capture any moment in
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