Security News > 2017 > May > Google Won't Patch A Critical Android Flaw Before ‘Android O’ Release (The Hackers News)
2017-05-10 09:28
Millions of Android smartphones are at serious risk of "screen hijack" vulnerability that allows hackers to steal your passwords, bank details, as well as helps ransomware apps extort money from victims. The worse thing is that Google says it won't be patched until the release of 'Android O' version, which is scheduled for release in the 3rd quarter this year. And the worse, worse, worse
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