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    Vulnerability allows bypassing of lockscreen in Samsung Galaxy devices

    Earlier this month, a bug was discovered in the Samsung Galaxy Note II that could potentially let someone make calls and access the apps even if the device was

    March 21, 2013 / 15:50 IST

    Earlier this month, a bug was discovered in the Samsung Galaxy Note II that could potentially let someone make calls and access the apps even if the device was locked. Mobile enthusiast Terence Eden has now discovered a flaw in Samsung devices that run on Android 4.1.2. The previously discovered bug has led to this new one that gives those with malicious intent even more control over Samsung devices, despite it already having a lock.

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    first published: Mar 21, 2013 03:35 pm

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