Friday, April 26, 2013

The application Viber for Android discovered a bug that allows hackers to gain control of the smartphone - TASS-Telecom

MOSCOW, April 26. / Correspondent. TASS-Telecom Irina Lee /. Anti-virus vendors are warning about an error in Android-app Viber, reports portal BBC News.

This is a bug in the application allows attackers to bypass the lock screen and take control of the user’s smartphone.

Viber – VoIP-popular application for users of devices on Android, which has been downloaded over 50 million times in the Google Play. It works like Skype and allows users to send messages and talk for free.

application developer said he had not been aware of the error and is preparing to release a new version that fixes the lack of.

First bug found Vietnamese anti-virus vendor Bkav. Error manifested in different ways, depending on the model number of the user. In his blog Bkav reported that the attack was a victim sending several messages via Viber. The company has found that sending pop-up messages and use other functions of the application allows them to game the system lock screen, which people often use to secure your phone.

Viber, in turn, on its website warned users about the breach and gave some tips on how you can avoid unpleasant situations associated with a bug. The company also added that working on solving the problem and hopes to resolve the issue in the near future.

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