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'SMS of death' bug crashes Android phones

Original: „ # SMS_des_Todes “: # Sicherheitslücke lässt # Android - # Smartphones abstürzen Eine unsichtbare SMS lässt Android-Sma

Security researchers have disclosed a flaw that lets a specially crafted, invisible SMS message crash Android smartphones, interrupt calls and trap devices in a reboot loop. Google has already responded to the vulnerability, which is being dubbed the 'SMS of death' online. Users are advised to keep their devices updated while a patch rollout continues.

Why now: A newly disclosed vulnerability affecting virtually all Android phones has raised fresh concerns about mobile security and prompted Google's response.

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