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Telegram’s EvilVideo Exploit Exposed: Android Users Beware!
Researchers uncovered a zero-day exploit in Telegram’s Android app, dubbed EvilVideo. This vulnerability allowed attackers to send malicious payloads disguised as legitimate files. Telegram patched the issue in versions 10.14.5 and above after a five-week window during which the exploit could have been used.
Hot Take:
Turns out, your favorite messaging app had a secret evil twin video that could turn your Android into a hacker’s playground. But don’t worry, Telegram squashed this bug faster than you can say “update now!”
Key Points:
- Researchers discovered a zero-day exploit in Telegram’s Android app, dubbed EvilVideo.
- Attackers could send malicious payloads disguised as legitimate multimedia files.
- Telegram patched the vulnerability in version 10.14.5 and above.
- The exploit was available for about five weeks before the fix.
- It was sold on an underground forum by a user named “Ancryno.”
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