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Some truth to that, but replacing your web browser doesn't actually fix the bug entirely. The problem is that the WebView elements inside applications still use
by ufmace 12y ago
Some truth to that, but replacing your web browser doesn't actually fix the bug entirely. The problem is that the WebView elements inside applications still use the vulnerable Android Browser to display content. You can't change that behavior or update the Android Browser without an OTA update of the whole OS.
- slacka 12y agoTrue, but you have to download the malicious app from the app store. Here Google has a good track record of removing them from their store. Also, the user can exercise some common sense by not installing apps from untrusted sources. If the users does not pay attention to the app's permissions, any app could be harmful without needing a browser exploit.