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samsung galaxy3 serious security hole

sunnystaines

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Posted September 25, 2012 at 9:59PM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/samsung/9565395/Hidden-web-code-means-hackers-can-wipe-Samsung-Galaxy-S3.html

the article shows how to stop the hole it says "to guard against the attacks is to switch off "service loading" in settings, and disable QR code and NFC apps. " in galaxy3 cannot find service loading can anyone help please, got no QR or NFC in apps either?

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sunnystaines

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Posted September 26, 2012 at 11:26AM

gets a mention on pca news but no info on disabling the flaw risk settings

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/mobile-phone/3400590/samsung-galaxy-s3-remote-wipe-hack-revealed/

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Woolwell

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Posted September 29, 2012 at 6:48PM

Have you downloaded the latest software update?

It is apps that use QR or NFC not QR and NFC apps.

See this Check if your device is vulnerable.

IMHO the risk is overstated.

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sunnystaines

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Posted September 29, 2012 at 7:02PM

woolwell thanks downloaded the large firmware update about a week ago, checked today no update.

thanks for the link

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Nontek

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Posted October 4, 2012 at 4:52PM

sunnystaines

Another update available today! I have just updated mine.

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sunnystaines

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Posted October 5, 2012 at 8:28AM

nontek getting none available

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Nontek

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Posted October 5, 2012 at 8:43AM

My latest update automatically appeared when I connected to Samsung Kies on PC.

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