SMS exploit can crash Android phones with a single text message
Unpatched Android phones can be crashed remotely without any user interaction, according to TechRadar. The outlet also reports expert warnings that older devices will remain permanently at risk. Tom's Guide says a fix may already be available, though its report does not establish that all affected phones are protected.
Covered by 3 publishers within 6 hours of the first report.
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Android Headlines 'SMS of Death' Android Exploit Can Crash Your Phone With One Text Message · Kristijan Lucic
TechRadar This 'SMS of Death' exploit can remotely crash unpatched Android phones — without the user interacting with it in any way · Sead Fadilpašić
Tom's Guide So-called 'SMS of Death' can crash Android phones with just a text: what you need to know · Scott Younker
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