Samsung Galaxy S7 Gets the Blanket of a New Threat!
In a surprising turn of events, Researchers at Austria’s Graz Technical University have uncovered a tiny glitch inside the microchip of the Samsung Galaxy S7 that could open the door for malicious hackers to exploit millions of phones.
Meltdown Makes a Comeback
- At first, it was believed the Galaxy S7 was outside the reach of the notorious Meltdown attack.
- But the sharp minds from Graz discovered a pathway that actually lets Meltdown sneak in.
- That means the 2016 smartphone, once thought safe, may now be a prime target.
What the Hunt Found
The team plans to present their findings at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. They anticipate that the issue could affect more devices than we even realize.
“There could be hundreds of millions of phones out there that are affected by Meltdown and haven’t been patched because the vendors actually don’t know,” one researcher told Reuters.
Samsung’s Take
A Samsung spokeswoman declined to reveal the exact number of vulnerable Galaxy S7 units. She did say, however, that Samsung “takes security very seriously” and that their products are built with safety at the forefront.
Why It Matters
Even though the Galaxy S7 is a few years old, the possibility of millions of these devices becoming the next playground for attackers means we should all be on our toes. Once a flaw becomes known, vendors scramble to patch—so it’s best to stay alert and keep your software up to date.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Black Hat conference and keep your mobile devices in line.
