How Android Installer Hijacking Works

Mar 24, 2015
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Earlier today we published details of a widespread vulnerability in Google's Android OS that we describe as "Android Installer Hijacking." We have worked with Google and also Samsung and Amazon to patch devices, as this vulnerability could affect up to 49.5 percent of all current Android users.

Watch the video below for an explanation of how this vulnerability works and our suggestions for mitigation:

Today Palo Alto Networks also released an application via Google Play and GitHub to help Android users diagnose their devices. Watch below for a demonstration of how to use the app:

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