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This 'SMS of Death' exploit can remotely crash unpatched Android phones — without the user interacting with it in any way

Source: TechRadarSead FadilpašićNovember 2, 2026
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A critical vulnerability dubbed 'SMS of Death' has been identified in unpatched Android devices. The exploit can remotely crash phones through specially crafted SMS messages without requiring any user action, representing a serious denial-of-service risk for vulnerable devices.

Key points

  • SMS-based exploit crashes unpatched Android phones
  • No user interaction required for attack
  • Affects devices without latest security patches
  • Denial-of-service threat

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