Android like other platforms is subject to several threats. That said, there are no perfect operating systems. However, this does not mean that manufacturers do not strive to address all vulnerabilities. That’s exactly why so many security updates for smartphones are released. Google recently released two mandatory updates. In practice, they respond to something described as a “critical security vulnerability”. Google has announced the release of these updates in the new security bulletin. The two security patches were released on the 1st and 5th of this month for the Android operating system.
Google solves two serious problems in the Android operating system
According to the bulletin, one of the updates addresses vulnerabilities in Android and Google services. However, the other deals with components from Broadcom, MediaTek and Qualcomm. In fact, Google says that this update fixes very serious vulnerabilities. The problem is so complicated that smartphone manufacturers will be very quick to make this patch available for the most varied equipment.
One of the vulnerabilities allows malicious applications to bypass user interaction requirements to obtain additional permissions. Simply put, this means that people do not have to give permissions for applications to achieve them. Another vulnerability allows malicious users to use a specific file to execute arbitrary code in a privileged process.
In the case of these threats, whoever has a Google smartphone is luckier. The OTA files for Pixel devices are now available in order to correct these vulnerabilities immediately. Everything is available through this link. Among the fixes, Qualcomm’s components are the most affected. However, anyone using the stock version of Android should also receive updates immediately.
Entertanto and since we talk about security and Google know that the Play Store just deleted 25 applications! This information was advanced by the security company Evina and reported by the well-known website ZDNet. In practice there are 25 Android applications that can steal your Facebook password.
According to ZDNet, these apps pass for step counters, image and video editors, wallpapers, flashlights, file managers and even games.
