Android’s SMS of Death bug can knock out your phone, but a fix is coming soon
The flaw allows attackers to remotely disrupt phone services, potentially blocking emergency calls. While Google has developed a fix, the timeline for the public patch rollout remains unclear.
Key points
- Malicious texts can crash calling services
- Can lead to persistent reboot loops
- Google has developed a fix
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