When security researchers expose software vulnerabilities, it often doesn't take long for malware writers to exploit those vulnerabilities. So it is with the Android "master key" vulnerability found ...

Security firm Symantec claims to have discovered evidence that hackers are exploiting the recently-discovered Android 'master key' flaw. The vulnerability, which was first publicised earlier this ...

Google has developed a patch to fix a security flaw in its Android operating system that left virtually all devices running it vulnerable to hackers. The 'Master Key' glitch was exposed by Bluebox ...

The software flaw means hackers can take control of any Android device by installing code and users were warned after the news emerged to be extra cautious when downloading apps. Symantec said it had ...

BlueBox claims the bug could be exploited by thieves by giving them direct access to data, eavesdropping and ability to send junk mail on individual devices. Jeff Forristal posted on the BlueBox blog ...