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Security experts say they have discovered secret ‘backdoor’ software in some Android phones that sends users’ personal data to China.
Kryptowire, the security firm that discovered the vulnerability, confirmed this information on its website on Tuesday. The firm wrote that certain Android devices contain pre-installed software that collects and sends personal data, such as texts and geographical location, to an unauthorized third-party.
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American authorities are unsure of the nature of the secret data mining, but two possible theories are that it could be for advertising purposes or to send intelligence information to the Chinese government, the New York Times reports.
The New York Times also noted that international customers and disposable and prepaid phone users represent the most vulnerable to the software breach. Shanghai Adups Technology Company, which wrote the software, confirmed that the code runs on over 700 million phones, cars and other smart devices.
Secret software in some Android phones sent data to China, experts warn
Nice, huh?
Kryptowire, the security firm that discovered the vulnerability, confirmed this information on its website on Tuesday. The firm wrote that certain Android devices contain pre-installed software that collects and sends personal data, such as texts and geographical location, to an unauthorized third-party.
ONE THING YOUR ROUTER NEEDS NOW TO KEEP HACKERS OUT
American authorities are unsure of the nature of the secret data mining, but two possible theories are that it could be for advertising purposes or to send intelligence information to the Chinese government, the New York Times reports.
The New York Times also noted that international customers and disposable and prepaid phone users represent the most vulnerable to the software breach. Shanghai Adups Technology Company, which wrote the software, confirmed that the code runs on over 700 million phones, cars and other smart devices.
Secret software in some Android phones sent data to China, experts warn
Nice, huh?
