GhostMap Android flaw lets malicious app trigger persistent boot loop
Attackers can force Android devices into a continuous boot loop using a specially crafted app that requires no permissions and only needs to be installed.
Excerpt from the primary source: BleepingComputer
Who is affected
Home users · Small businesses
Affected technology: Android
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