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'SMS of Death' bug crashes Android phones

Original: Punto Informatico: SMS of Death, il messaggio che blocca gli smartphone Android Scoperta una falla critica in Android: u

A critical flaw has been discovered in Android that allows a single manipulated text message to crash the phone, and in some cases disrupt even emergency calls. The issue has been dubbed 'SMS of Death'. Security experts are warning Android users, and the report has spread widely on social media as people await a fix or patch from Google.

Why now: The flaw can reportedly disable emergency calls, making it a serious security concern for Android users worldwide.

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• Punto Informatico: SMS of Death, il messaggio che blocca gli smartphone Android Scoperta una falla critica in Android: un SMS manipolato può mandare in crash il telefono e interrompere anche le chiamate di emergenza. The post SMS of Death, il messaggio che blocca gli smartphone… · ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2

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