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Invisible 'SMS of Death' Crashes Android Phones

Original: „SMS des Todes“: Sicherheitslücke lässt Android-Smartphones abstürzen Eine unsichtbare SMS lässt Android-Smartphones abs

A newly reported security flaw allows a single invisible text message to crash Android smartphones, interrupt calls and trap devices in a reboot loop. German tech outlet heise security reports that Google has already responded to the vulnerability. Users and security experts are discussing the scope of the bug and how quickly patched devices will be protected.

Why now: A text message that can crash and reboot-loop Android devices is a striking mobile security flaw, and Google's response is drawing attention.

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