QuadRooter Scanner is a new app for devices Android which scans your device to find out if it has been affected by the QuadRooter vulnerability, which was recently discovered by Checkpoint.
The Android security hole, QuadRooter is a set of four vulnerabilities that affect Android devices using them chipsets της Qualcomm. Αναφέρθηκε για πρώτη φορά από το Check Point web blog στις 7 Αυγούστου του 2016, και σύμφωνα με την δημοσίευση η ευπάθεια επηρεάζει σχεδόν 900 millions Android devices.
Attackers can exploit vulnerability using specially crafted applications. The application does not require a special license according to the researchers, and could give attackers full control over an Android device, and unrestricted access to sensitive personal. This vulnerability also provides an attacker with keylogging, GPS tracking and video and audio recording.
The researchers provided a short list of the affected devices. These include the Google Nexus 5X and 6, the new Moto X, OnePlus One, 2 and 3, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, Sony Xperia U Ultra, LG G5 and G5 and many many more.
Let's see what the QuadRoter Scanner does. It's a free Android app that scans your device to find out if it's vulnerable to one, some or even four vulnerabilities that have recently been discovered.
All you need to do is press the scan button after you have installed the application. The scan will complete in less than a minute, and will show you if your device is vulnerable to vulnerabilities. If vulnerabilities are found, they will suggest installing a firewall.
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