Samsung Smartphone Recent Models Has Major Security Issues
Thangaraja Palaniappan (Author) Published Date : Mar 21, 2023 17:39 ISTTechnology
It has come to notice that many recently launched Samsung Galaxy smartphone models, including the S22 series, have major security issues that might allow hackers to attack devices remotely. This was found out by found by Google's Project Zero team.
It's an exposure that only needs the victim's mobile number to be exploited to compromise the phone without the user being aware of anything being amiss, according to Google's Project Zero security team.
The devices affected are Samsung Galaxy phones, includes S22, M33, M13, M12, A71, A53, A33, A21, A13, A12 and A04 series. Regarding Vivo phones, include S16, S15, S6, X70, X60 and X30 series. Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. It can also affect any device that uses the Exynos W920 chipset or vehicles that use the Exynos Auto T5123 chipset.
After knowing the smartphone, companies are working hard to find and solve the solution. Until that, Google suggests users turn off Wi-Fi calling in their device settings. It is expected that Samsung will fix the bug as soon as possible, considering the user's safety.