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A vulnerability was found in devices based on Qualcomm processors

In Qualcomm processors, which are used in millions of smartphones worldwide, Google experts discovered the vulnerability CVE-2024-43047, which allows hacking devices remotely.

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What else is known

The vulnerability affected 64 processors, including Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which is installed in many flagship Android smartphones. This means that millions of smartphone users could become victims of cyberattacks.

Qualcomm sent patches to fix the vulnerability to its customers back in September, but not all smartphone manufacturers have had time to update users' devices. There is no information yet on actual attacks using CVE-2024-43047, but Amnesty International has launched an investigation.

Natasha Kumar

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