Security threat for Google

A MAJOR security hole has been discovered in Google’s Android operating system for smartphones which can allow attackers gain access to users’ personal information without their permission.

The flaw, which was discovered by three research assistants at Ulm University in Germany, affects 97% of Android users.

The researchers found that users of Android devices running versions 2.3.3 and below could be susceptible to attack when they are connected to unencrypted wi-fi networks.