Hacker Finds Security Hole In Google Android
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Charlie Miller, a veteran security researcher/hacker discovered a security hole in the T-Mobile G1 phone that runs Google Android Software. The hack which allowed a redirect of the G1’s web browser to a malicious web site was notified to Google. Google was aware of the problem but clarified that the security features of the phone would limit the extent of damage that hackers could do. |
T-Mobile issued a statement regarding the security flaw:
“Google is working on a browser software patch for Android. We are coordinating with Google on a plan to soon deliver this update over-the-air to customers’ G1 devices. For people currently using the phone, we do not believe this matter will negatively impact their experience with the device.”
Google’s statement:
“We treat all security matters seriously and will carefully work with our partners to investigate and update devices periodically to reduce our users’ exposure. We are working with T-Mobile to include a fix for the browser exploit, which will soon be delivered over the air to all devices, and have addressed this in the Android open source platform. The security and privacy of our users is of primary importance to the Android Open Source Project – we do not believe this matter will negatively impact them.”
Via: VentureBeat
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