Another Android Vulnerability Found – Malicious Apps Could Disable Antivirus Apps
Another day, another Android “vulnerability.” If you thought installing an antivirus app on your Android powered smartphone would be enough to save you from infected apps, I have some bad news for you. Researchers over at Privateer Labs managed to come across a hole in Android that according to them, could allow for a malicious app to disable an installed antivirus app. The good news? Co-founder of Privateer also mentioned that the same vulnerability could also be used to disable the malicious app. Sounds weird, I know. If you’re worried that your phone could have already fallen victim of this attack, Privateer co-founder Shane Macaulay went on to explain that they haven’t found any attacks exploiting the Android weakness — yet.
Founder Riley Hassell wouldn’t give any further details on the vulnerability but he did explain that his company would be working with some of the top antivirus companies to find a solution. The boys over at Privateer Labs are scheduled to make an appearance at the Hack in the Box Security Conference being held in Malaysia next week. There, they will present their findings, along with a workaround to the vulnerability.
[Via Cnet]