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If you do not install apps from untrusted sources, you're likely safe from the…

July 30, 2014 by Paul Spoerry 1 Comment

If you do not install apps from untrusted sources, you're likely safe from the "Fake ID" flaw
Google has scanned all of the apps in the Google Play store, and confirmed they have not seen anyone attempt to exploit this flaw to date.

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If you do not install apps from untrusted sources, you're likely safe from the "Fake ID" flaw. Google has scanned all of the apps in the Google Play store, and confirmed they have not seen anyone attempt to exploit this flaw to date.

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Google Android “Fake ID” Security Flaw Discovered: What You Need to Know
Bluebox Labs, the mobile security research team at BlueBox Security, announced the discovery of an Android flaw they have dubbed “Fake ID”. “Fake ID” exploits a device’s digital signature, which Android uses to verify that ap…

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About Paul Spoerry

I’m a groovy cat who’s into technology, Eastern Thought, and house music. I’m a proud and dedicated father to the coolest little guy on the planet (seriously, I'm NOT biased). I’m fascinated by ninjas, the Internet, and anybody who can balance objects on their nose for long periods of time.

I have a utility belt full of programming languages and a database of all my knowledge on databases... I practice code fu. Oh, I've also done actual Kung Fu, and have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

I run. I meditate. I dance. I blog at PaulSpoerry.com, tweet @PaulSpoerry, and I'm here on Google+.

I'm currently work for IBM developing web enabled insurance applications for IBM and support and develop a non-profit called The LittleBigFund.

Comments

  1. Matt Ballard says

    July 30, 2014 at 2:03 am

    Yup. Don't grab out-of-store apps, let google play services/store update itself and don't disable the security features already turned on by default.

    You'd have to almost intentionally install malware to be affected.

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