Its Exynos processor was found to leave the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vulnerable to hacking.
(Credit: CBS Interactive)
Samsung plans to fix a potential security risk for a number of Android smartphones that feature specific Samsung-made Exynos processors.
The security exploit, first uncovered earlier in the week, opens the door for hackers and other ne'er-do-wells to take control of the system RAM and root the device. Once rooted, the phone or tablet would be susceptible to a variety of malicious activities, such as installing additional apps.
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Thus far, only the Exynos 4210 and 4412 processors were found to be vulnerable to the one-click rooting; however, there are quite a few Samsung products that fall under this umbrella. Affected models were ... [Read more]
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