Stagefright is dangerous, but it's also frustrating because there's no reason it should have become such a large-scale risk. While it would've been nice if the vulnerability was discovered and dealt with earlier in development, at least Google quickly issued a patch for the bug. However, because Android is so fragmented, with so many different devices running their own slightly tweaked version of the mobile operating system, countless users won't be safe until the fix trickles down to them through the lethargic hardware manufacturers, if they even receive the fix at all. You can argue Android's openness gives it freedoms and benefits iOS lacks, but this is a case where the best thing for everyone would be for Google to have more control over its platform.
Thanks, Kris.
One big advantage of a closed system.
My telecom is warning and trying to train us anyway ... Herehttp://mobile.pcmag.com/news/58468-theres-almost-nothing-you-can-do-about-stagefright?origref=~KLM\\ "Antisocial behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists" ~Nikola Tesla //Not heard of it, no
Sent from my iPad Air 🍎OMG have you heard about the stage fright android SMS debacle? That is a totally frightening exploit geared towards android users wow~KLM\\ "Antisocial behavior is a trait of intelligence in a world full of conformists" ~Nikola Tesla //
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