First Flaw in Android Operating System Opens T-Mobile G1 Up to Hackers

Posted by Sam

October 27, 2008

Less than 1 week into the official launch of the T-Mobile G1 Andriod phone, the first flaw in the Andriod operating system has been discovered leaving Google frantically searching for a quick fix. Apparently there's a flaw in the SDK component that leaves the web browser on the G1 open to hackers. A hacker can gain access into the web browser on the G1 and steal passwords and other personal information. Google is working hard to fix this huge flaw and they have issued the following statement:

"We are working with T-Mobile to include a fix for the browser exploit, which will soon be delivered over the air to all devices, and have addressed this in the Android open-source platform. We treat all security matters seriously and will carefully work with our partners to investigate and update devices periodically to reduce our users' exposure."

Apparently Google had been notified about the flaw by a security expert several days before the launch of the G1 but tried to keep it quiet while they scrambled to fix the issue.

With the versatility of the Android operating system there's no doubt hackers will be hard at work trying to find new ways to hijack mobile phones running the operating system so Google will have to stay diligent in this area if they want to keep Android users safe.

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