Android holes allow secret installation of apps

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Nov 11, 2010 11:51 PM EDT
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Security researchers have demonstrated two vulnerabilities that allow attackers to install apps on Android and its vendor-specific implementations without a user's permission. During normal installation, users are at least asked to confirm whether an application is to have certain access rights. Bypassing this confirmation request reportedly allows spyware or even diallers to be installed on a smartphone.

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