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Android 'SMS of Death' exploit can crash unpatched phones

Original: New # Android # SMSofDeath exploit can remotely crash unpatched phones https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/

A new Android vulnerability dubbed 'SMS of Death' allows attackers to remotely crash phones that have not received security updates, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The exploit works via SMS, meaning targets need only a phone number to be attacked. Security commentators are urging Android users to install the latest patches promptly, and the flaw is drawing attention across cybersecurity discussions.

Why now: Reports of a remotely exploitable SMS-based flaw affecting unpatched Android devices are prompting security warnings.

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• New # Android # SMSofDeath exploit can remotely crash unpatched phones https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/new-android-sms-of-death-exploit-can-remotely-crash-unpatched-phones/ # cybersecurity · thenewoil@mastodon.thenewoil.org · 2

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