A bug in Linux means 1.4 billion Android devices are vulnerable to hijacking attacks

Lookout researchers have just discovered a bug that was introduced into version 3.6 of the Linux kernel.

The team says this was introduced into Android with version 4.4 KitKat and it means that your unencrypted communications (websites/apps/etc) could be hijacked until it's patched.

 

[krokus]

Any links to articles on this one?

 

[Endda]

@krokus the link is - http://arstechnica.com/security/201...ndroid-users-vulnerable-to-hijacking-attacks/ - as is included in the first post.

Are you using Tapatalk?

 

[krokus]

No link shows in the first post, to me. (Like any of the OP's posts.)

Yes, I use Tapatalk. In fact, I specifically use an older version, which has a much better UI than the newer versions.