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The thread discusses a significant security vulnerability in Broadcom Wi-Fi chips that could potentially allow a self-replicating attack affecting over a billion devices, including various iPhones and Samsung models, with the flaw reportedly fixed through OS updates. The original poster emphasizes the severity and widespread impact of the exploit, citing reports from Ars Technica. A subsequent user dismisses the threat as "clickbait," claiming it was already fixed for Nexus devices earlier in the month and suggesting the scare is exaggerated or unfounded.
pnamajck

pnamajck

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keep those devices updated, folks … this security exploit deals with wi-fi chips from broadcom manufacturer. and, purportedly, the flaw has already been fixed (pursuant to os updating).

" … can unleash a self-replicating attack that, with no user interaction, threatens 1 billion smartphones … "

" … found a flaw across various chipset firmware versions that allowed his code to work universally rather than having to be customized for each firmware build … "

" … targets didn't have to connect to the attacker's Wi-Fi network. Having Wi-Fi simply turned on was sufficient to being hacked … "

" … said his attack worked on a wide range of phones, including all iPhones since the iPhone 5, Google's Nexus 5, 6, 6X and 6P models, Samsung Notes 3 devices, and Samsung Galaxy devices from S3 to S8 … "​

thanks to our friends at arstechnica:
Broadcom chip bug opened 1 billion phones to a Wi-Fi-hopping worm attack
 

nmsuk

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Clickbait, it was fixed for nexus beginning of the month. Also never went live, so is just the usual anti android fud.
 

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