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Hackers can take over out-of-date Samsung phones

  • Samsung smartphones are vulnerable to a major flaw if they haven’t been updated.
  • Hackers can make phone calls, even factory reset.
  • Users should upgrade immediately to stay safe.

Security firm Kryptowire is warning a wide range of Samsung devices are vulnerable to a major security flaw that allows hackers to take over a device.

Kryptowire makes Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST), a tool that scans for vulnerabilities, as well as security and privacy issues. According to the company, it discovered a vulnerability (CVE-2022-22292) that could allow a hacker to take a range of actions, including making phone calls, installing/uninstalling apps, weakening HTTPS security by installing unverified certificates, running apps in the background, and even factory resetting a device.



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