Xiaomi phones came with security flaw preinstalled
Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2024 3:35 pm
One of China's largest phone makers had a glaring security flaw that hackers could pounce on, researchers said.
On Thursday, Check Point security researchers disclosed a vulnerability with Xiaomi phones, stemming from its preinstalled Guard Provider app. The app is intended to be a security feature, with three antivirus programs packed inside to detect malware. The antivirus scanners come from Avast, AVL and Tencent.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi ... f-devices/
On Thursday, Check Point security researchers disclosed a vulnerability with Xiaomi phones, stemming from its preinstalled Guard Provider app. The app is intended to be a security feature, with three antivirus programs packed inside to detect malware. The antivirus scanners come from Avast, AVL and Tencent.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/xiaomi ... f-devices/