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Hackers could trick users into downloading malware and opening malicious sites using a flaw in Android - here's what you need to know
- A security flaw in Android's notification system allows hackers to deceive users into triggering hidden app actions.
- Research identifies a flaw in how Android processes certain Unicode characters within notifications, leading to misinterpretation of links.
- Invisible or special Unicode characters embedded within URLs can cause Android to interpret visible text and actionable link differently.
- This flaw enables attackers to redirect users to different sites or trigger app actions without user consent.
- Malicious actors can use URL shorteners and trusted-looking text to make attacks less detectable.
- The vulnerability affects major apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Discord, and Slack, as shown through various tests.
- Standard defenses like antivirus software may miss these exploits as attackers manipulate UI behavior.
- Endpoint protection tools are recommended for broader detection based on behavioral anomalies to counter such attacks.
- Users are advised to stay cautious with notifications and links, particularly from suspicious sources or URL shorteners, until a formal fix is deployed.
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