Researchers report security flaw in Samsung's Galaxy S4

[onehandle]

Source: CBS News

Here's some Grinchy news for those of you who put Samsung's Galaxy S4 on your holiday wish list: Israeli researchers have identified a vulnerability in the smartphone that allegedly allows a hacker to easily intercept secure data.

The report comes not only as many Galaxy S4 phones sit wrapped up under a Christmas tree, but also as Samsung pitches its new Knox security platform, used in the device, to federal agencies like the Department of Defense.

The Knox software offers high-level encryption, a VPN feature, and a way to separate personal data from work data. It also enables IT administrators to manage a mobile device through specific policies and Samsung hopes it will appeal to security-sensitive clients as a replacement for BlackBerry devices. Knox-enabled devices have already been

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[Amonester]

1. I bet that this 'vulnerability' was made on purpose...

And that they never thought it would be found!

In fact, according to the article, it's been found 'by accident'.

All these 'high-tech gimmicks' have them (on purpose).

[L0oniX]

2. NSA back doors are not flaws.