New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships (Updated: Statement)

A new exploit, dubbed "Qualcomm GBL exploit," is being chained with other exploits to bring bootloader unlocking to several flagship phones.

Qualcomm responds to GBL exploit used on latest Snapdragon flagships

Qualcomm confirms fixes for the GBL exploit are now with Android brands, patching the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 ...
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Android 17 Gets Quantum-Safe Encryption Across Full Security Stack

Google has deployed quantum-resistant encryption across Android 17's security stack, covering bootloader, keystore, and app ...

Qualcomm GBL Exploit Reportedly Enables Bootloader Unlocking on Flagships

The post Qualcomm GBL Exploit Reportedly Enables Bootloader Unlocking on Flagships appeared first on Android Headlines.
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Revolutionary: New tool for unlocking bootloader on most HTC Android phones

Unrevoked and AlphaRev, the development teams behind two popular Android hacking tools have teamed up to release a new tool called Revolutionary. It’s an S-OFF Tool that lets you flash a custom ...

Private DNS on Android is easy to ignore, but I use it anyway

Private DNS adds encryption to DNS lookups, making connections more secure on public Wi-Fi networks ...

875 Million Android Phones Put At Risk From This 60 Second Hack

One in 4 Android phones potentially affected by a staggering security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access locked and ...