![]() ![]() ![]() In this case, it’s the ability to “disable your screen lock”. The problem stems from the fact that upon installation, Viber requires permissions for certain actions on your phone. Once Viber keyboard has appeared, to fully access the device, create missed call to victim (with HTC Sensation XE), press Back button (with Google Nexus 4, Samsung Galaxy S2, Sony Xperia Z), etc. Combine actions on Viber message popups with tricks like using victim’s notification bar, sending other Viber messages, etc. Bkav’s Security Division highlights the following steps to pull off the exploit:Ģ. Although methods differ slightly depending on your device, the loophole essentially takes advantage of the pop-up feature Viber employs for new incoming messages. The security flaw was discovered by researchers at security firm Bkav, and can be exploited by sending a few messages from any phone to your target device. It recently launched its calling feature on BlackBerry after months of expectations. ![]() Viber itself claims to be adding 400,000 new users everyday. It is also a cause for concern because Viber has been downloaded more than 100 million times – there are too many devices at risk out there. The exploit can be accessed on a number of Android smartphones – Samsung, HTC, Sony, any model basically. Viber is a VoIP app available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone and BlackBerry, known for its quality voice-calling feature. A security flaw has been exposed in the popular voice-calling app that allows full access to your smartphone, bypassing any lock or security feature that you may have enabled on the device. Viber user? Your phone is at serious risk. ![]()
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