Security News > 2019 > September > Security hole opens a billion Android users to advanced SMS phishing attacks
2019-09-04 12:50
Check Point Research has revealed a security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android-based phones that leaves users vulnerable to advanced phishing attacks. The affected Android phones use over-the-air (OTA) provisioning, which allows mobile network operators to deploy network-specific settings to a new phone joining their network. However, researchers found that the industry standard for OTA provisioning, the Open Mobile Alliance Client Provisioning (OMA CP), includes limited authentication methods. This can be exploited, … More → The post Security hole opens a billion Android users to advanced SMS phishing attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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