Samsung, Android Phones Exposed to Hackers Due to Qualcomm Chip Bugs: Updates, Fixes and More
Qualcomm chips, primarily seen on Android devices like Samsung, are reported to be vulnerable to hackers. As a result, phone calls and text messages could be stolen from your device.
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Qualcomm chips, one of the highest manufactured chipsets sold for smartphone devices, are reported to be vulnerable to hackers. As a result, phone calls and text messages could be stolen from your device. Luckily, the company has developed a quick fix to the problem.
Qualcomm remains one of the top manufacturers for semiconductors, services, and software related to wireless technology. Among its merchandise, some of its popular products in the market are Snapdragon 865+ 5G, Snapdragon 765G, and the recently released Snapdragon 888 5G featuring Elite Gaming user experience. Their technology powers up 30 percent of the world's smartphone devices--and all these users are in danger of hacking attempts.