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Android Flaw Allows Full-Disk Crypto Bypass

57% of all Android phones in current use have a flaw that can be exploited to bypass the devices’ full-disk encryption. As a result, law enforcement agencies – or malicious attackers – could access all supposedly encrypted data being stored on vulnerable devices. The flaw was fixed as part of the May 2016 Android security update. But just because Google patches its open source Android operating system doesn’t mean manufacturers – OEMs – will craft related updates for subscribers or customers in a timely manner, especially for older devices.”]

Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/android-flaw-allows-full-disk-crypto-bypass-a-9243

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