New: XDA launches forum for app developers. Discuss coding, tools, marketing, and more.
XDA Developers Android and Mobile Development Forum
Forgot your password?
 
Post Reply+
Tip us?
 
MarkVis
Old
#1  
MarkVis's Avatar
Senior Member - OP
Thanks Meter 508
Posts: 1,008
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: California
Default [NEWS]99 Percent Of Android Devices Are Vulnerable To Password Theft

check out this blog from mobilecrunch guys!

http://bit.ly/kps350

Nexus S users update to 2.3.4!
 
rathore4u
Old
#2  
Senior Member
Thanks Meter 112
Posts: 165
Join Date: Dec 2010

 
DONATE TO ME
Thanks to community... now everyone can update to 2.3.4
 
ameenor
Old
#3  
Junior Member
Thanks Meter 2
Posts: 21
Join Date: May 2011
If you say theft then all phone are vulnerable.. its either "easily broken into" or "hard to get" even the CIA website could be hack right?
 
jianC
Old
#4  
Senior Member
Thanks Meter 455
Posts: 1,544
Join Date: Jun 2010
Even playstation network is vulnerable to password theft I'm pretty sure if someone wanted to get your info very badly, then you are vulnerable no matter what. I guess 2.3.4 update just makes it "harder" to hack.
 
evologic
Old
#5  
Account currently disabled
Thanks Meter 0
Posts: 39
Join Date: May 2011
Location: nyc
Quote:
Originally Posted by e334 View Post
Even playstation network is vulnerable to password theft I'm pretty sure if someone wanted to get your info very badly, then you are vulnerable no matter what. I guess 2.3.4 update just makes it "harder" to hack.
Cia pentagon FBI NASA many more have been hacked android phones any phone I guess in theory can be I guess right

Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App
 
Hamsn
Old
#6  
Senior Member
Thanks Meter 37
Posts: 183
Join Date: Jan 2009
The vulnerability occurs when one connects to an open WiFi network, since the connection is not secured, the packets moving across your phone and your Google account can be tapped. The Gingerbread 2.3.4 use secure https connection for the transmission of data packets.
 
Lucasdb93
Old
#7  
Junior Member
Thanks Meter 0
Posts: 1
Join Date: Apr 2011
Now, with android 2.3.4 will be more harder to "hack" the system. But, negativity score for google, cause older versions of android until now are vulnerable...
 
secin
Old
#8  
Junior Member
Thanks Meter 1
Posts: 10
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Shanghai
i seldom use the password on android device.
 
williamkingdom
Old
#9  
Junior Member
Thanks Meter 0
Posts: 8
Join Date: May 2011
well, all networks, softwares, phones are vulnerable
the problem is, how difficult is it to exploit the vulnerable
not every user knows how to hack a phone, so at least protect the phone from normal users
 
galaxys
Old
#10  
galaxys's Avatar
Senior Member
Thanks Meter 305
Posts: 6,827
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Las Vegas
Glad I got the Android 2.3.4 ota last month!
LG Nexus4(rbj-twrp) <HTCSensationsold <HTCNexus1sold <HTCHermessold <LG5250sold <MotorolaStarTacvault. (Thanks is not necessary, But you can hit 'Thanks' if you like the AVN girls)
AVN Party (Android Video News) The girls sends their best wishes to XDA!

Galaxys Enterprises: Fashion is a Passion - Life in the Cardio Fast Lane - High Energy Techno Mix - Reach for the Universe!


XDA PORTAL POSTS

MicrowaveTimePicker Brings 4.2 TimePicker to 2.1+ Devices

It’s frustrating to see slick new features that you can’t use when … more

What’s Possible with CASUAL & How to Make Your Own CASUAL – XDA Developer TV

XDA Elite Recognized Developer AdamOutler is known … more

Pearl Chen to Talk NFC Development at XDA:DevCon 2013

From HTML to LEDs or Android to Arduino, Hardware Hacking is a pastime of many people … more

Avoid Framework Bootloops on Xperias Running Jelly Bean

If you’re a Sony device owner running a stock Android Jelly Bean firmware and … more