Are You Safe? These Budget Android Phones Could Be Hacked With A Simple Video Call
Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in several Unisoc system-on-chip (SoC) platforms that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized root access to targeted budget Android smartphones. The exploit is delivered via malicious code transmitted during video call setup messages, enabling arbitrary code execution directly through the device’s modem firmware. Unisoc ranks as the world’s fourth-largest mobile chip designer, behind MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple. Its processors frequently power entry-level and […]
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