News Insights: How Attackers Could Hijack Your Android Camera to Spy on You
How Attackers Could Hijack Your Android Camera to Spy on You
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How Attackers Could Hijack Your Android Camera to Spy on You
News Insights:
Javvad Malik, Security Awareness Advocate, KnowBe4:
“Mobile phones are a part of most people’s lives, so they therefore make attractive targets for criminals. It is why it’s important that phone manufacturers invest heavily in security not just for the device itself, but also when it comes to allowing apps. However, this camera vulnerability is particularly bad, and users should apply patches as soon as they are made available. it is fortunate that this vulnerability was disclosed by the good guys.”
Hugh Taylor
Hugh Taylor is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). In addition to editing Journal of Cyber Policy, he writes about cybersecurity, compliance and enterprise technology for such clients as Microsoft, IBM, SAP, HPE, Oracle, Google and Advanced Micro Devices. Prior to launching his freelance writing career, he served in executive roles at Microsoft, IBM and several venture-backed technology startups.