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> Right, but remotely? It doesn't matter; the attack described in the article already requires physical access. Regardless, I'm sure Google has hooks that all
by kelnos 2y ago
> Right, but remotely?
It doesn't matter; the attack described in the article already requires physical access.
Regardless, I'm sure Google has hooks that allow them to remotely enable/disable apps on the phone via Play Services, so... yes, remotely.
- mdp2021 2y agoIf it were just the Google Play Services, disabling that would disable remote enabling of applications - it would also make some applications unusable. One solution to the remote enabling of apps could be a "watchdog" monitor that checks relevant statuses - so you will know if a past user decision got overridden. Anyway, we need a database profiling Android software with relevance to security and privacy. There must be something around.
- transpute 2y ago> we need a database profiling Android software with relevance to security and privacy. GrapheneOS maintains a list for Pixel phones: https://github.com/GrapheneOS/adevtool/commit/9c5ac945f https://github.com/GrapheneOS/adevtool/commit/9c5ac945f https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41264936 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41264936