• atrielienz@lemmy.world
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    13 days ago

    So long as you download and install a compromised app first.

    Dubbed “Pixnapping,” this attack vector begins when a victim unknowingly installs a malicious mobile application on their Android smartphone. -Pixnapping could be used to steal private data, including 2FA codes. -Side-channel attack abuses Google Android APIs to steal data on display. -Flaw is partially patched, although a more complete fix is due in December.