Show HN: Block Android Factory Reset Attackgithub.com/GICodeWarrior 1 pointGICodeWarrior13 years ago1 commentSaveHideCopy link On HNComments−GICodeWarriorOP13yThis application blocks USSD codes in tel: URLs from executing in the dialer without explicit user action.The hack itself was discussed yesterday. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4569686Unfortunately, most people think it is only Samsung phones or the Galaxy S3. In reality, the vulnerability affects most Android phones out there right now. http://dylanreeve.posterous.com/remote-ussd-attack-its-not-j...
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This application blocks USSD codes in tel: URLs from executing in the dialer without explicit user action.
The hack itself was discussed yesterday. http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4569686
Unfortunately, most people think it is only Samsung phones or the Galaxy S3. In reality, the vulnerability affects most Android phones out there right now. http://dylanreeve.posterous.com/remote-ussd-attack-its-not-j...