Android wipeout bug

wooky69 · October 2nd, 2012, 01:23 PM

How can I tell if my Android is susceptible to the Wipeout bug?

I'm running the official HTC Ice Cream Sandwich ROM on a Desire S.

Thanks.

Hadron · October 2nd, 2012, 01:27 PM

You can find a test site linked from this thread: Malicious USSD code

davidmanvell · October 2nd, 2012, 01:36 PM

It will be patched in a day or two anyway. just don't open anything you are not trusting and you will be fine. it just reboots your phone anyway, does wipe it all out.

ExtremeNerd · October 2nd, 2012, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooky69

How can I tell if my Android is susceptible to the Wipeout bug?

I'm running the official HTC Ice Cream Sandwich ROM on a Desire S.

Thanks.

Common sense always prevails. This "bug" is blown out of proportion. Don't open sketchy sites random numbers send you, and you'll be alright.

wooky69 · October 2nd, 2012, 04:06 PM

I know not to open suspect files but id still prefer the flaw not be there.
Just wondered when a patch might appear.

Cheers all

ExtremeNerd · October 2nd, 2012, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooky69

I know not to open suspect files but id still prefer the flaw not be there.
Just wondered when a patch might appear.

Cheers all

Agreed, but the "bug" is more dangerous when it's private. Now that it is public, most people are aware of it and the risk is much lower. Samsung has already started pushing updates for their phones to fix the issue, so things are on the way.