Chat with Softimpact
+961 1 890 888
+961 1 890 999
Home
Profile
Services
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
TAILOR MADE SOLUTIONS
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Mobile / TV Applications
THE WALL 360 CMS
WEB SERVICES
Cubix ERP/CRM
Portfolio
Recent
Websites
Mobile / TV Applications
Intranet Applications
Social Media
Branding
Facebook Applications
Highlights
1
Blogs
Clients
Quotation
Contact
FAQ
s
Careers
Menu
1
Defect in the Samsung Galaxy allows hackers to spy on you through your camera phone
July 20, 2017
Hackers can break into Samsung Galaxy phones and spy on their users through a camera phone - thanks to a frightening security flaw that can affect half a billion users of the phone.
High security vulnerability can affect up to 600 million phones worldwide, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S6 phone from Samsung and the S5 recently.
They can also listen to them through the phone's microphone and read all incoming and outgoing text.
The breakthrough was presented by researcher Ryan Wilton .
The vulnerability exploits the Swiftkey IME keyboard software built into the Galaxy phones - and ensures phones load malicious code instead of a language pack for their phones. Hackers will need to be on an insecure Wi-Fi network with their victims to withdraw the so-called "middle-man" attack.
Hackers can trick the keyboard application into downloading malicious code in the form of an update to the keyboard software.
To do this, they need to be in a position where they can intercept phone communications - such as on a dodgy Wi-Fi network.
Once loaded, hackers can run riots - looking through a phone camera, reading texts and even downloading applications.
At this time, there is no fix for weakness, Samsung has not issued an official statement.
Users can reduce their chances of infection by turning off their Wi-Fi phone.
Back To Blogs
POPULAR ARTICLES
January 3, 2024
Peach Fuzz: A Colorful Call for Self-Care and Connection
April 5, 2024
The Essential Role of Social Media Marketing
March 5, 2024
The Issue with Online Pretending Driven by AI
LET’S START A NEW PROJECT TOGETHER!
4 hrs ago
Revolutionizing Branding: The AI Logo Generator
Within the field of branding, logos function as the distinctive visual identity that characterises a business. The advent of AI-driven logo generators has completely changed the conventional design process and provided businesses with a creative and...
Read More
April 12, 2024
Exposing the Potential of Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Websites
Adaptation is essential for survival in the quickly changing e-commerce industry. The necessity of an e-commerce website having a dedicated mobile application cannot be emphasised, especially as more customers turn to mobile devices for their online...
Read More
April 05, 2024
The Essential Role of Social Media Marketing
Social media is becoming an indispensable tool for companies of all kinds in the rapidly changing field of digital marketing. The use of social media marketing may provide remarkable outcomes in terms of brand recognition, consumer interaction, and...
Read More
March 26, 2024
The Imperative Need for TV Channels to Develop Smart TV Applications
In the rapidly evolving landscape of media consumption, the emergence of smart TVs has revolutionized how audiences engage with content. With this transformation, the necessity for TV channels to adapt and develop applications tailored for smart TVs...
Read More
March 15, 2024
Starship Launch: SpaceX's Bold Step Forward
SpaceX's Starship took out on a historic test flight from the company's Starbase launch site in Boca Chica, Texas, in an astounding demonstration of technological skill. The enormous spaceship made history on Thursday morning when it took...
Read More
Load More
Visit Our News