Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper Apk
Apk Infos
| Version | 1.3 |
| Rating | 4.4/5, based on 1,083 votes |
| Size | 97.7 KB |
| Requires Android | Android 2.0+ (Eclair) |
| Author's Notes | Once installed, your device is safe from running unauthorized USSD commands. |
About Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper APK
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Description
USSD Wipe Stopper - by Bitdefender. Once installed, your device is safe from running unauthorized USSD commands even if your Android version is vulnerableThe operating system your smartphone is running may be vulnerable to USSD commands that could wipe your entire phone.
Tapping on a link to a cleverly coded web page could order you phone to reset itself to factory settings and disintegrate all your private data with it.
Any Android phone running Phone.apk v 4.1 or lower is at risk and that's the broader base of them. Install Bitdefender's USSD Wipe Stopper to protect against such attacks. Now, once you would tap on a exploiting link, Bitdefender will intercept the wipe command and ask you to decide what to do next. You may, if unsure, dismiss the USSD command.
Find out more about this security vulnerability at http://www.hotforsecurity.com/blog/bitdefender-wipe-stopper-prevents-remote-ussd-attack-on-androids-3657.html
or in prestigious press outlets:
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/303097-dirty-ussd-hack-wipes-samsung-phones-is-yours-vulnerable
http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/26/3412432/samsung-touchwiz-remote-wipe-vulnerability-android-dialer
Tags: ussd, ussd code, ussd check, android ussd, url, security
Latest updates
What's new in version 1.3
- usability improvements. Added support for permanent protection (without affecting the user experience)- Fix for some false vulnerability reports on patched SGS3 devices
- Fix for a minor typo
How to install Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper APK on Android phone or tablet?
Download Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.bitdefender.ussdstopper-v1.3-ApkClean.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 1.3 (3) | 97.7 KB |
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