07:08 ET<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nGoogle is fixing an issue with Android phones that could have exposed users’ personal data.<\/p>\n
It follows a warning from German security researchers that more than 99% of handsets were potentially leaking information.<\/p>\n
The flaw meant hackers could have gained access to data within the phones’ calendar and contacts applications.<\/p>\n
Such issues are likely to become more frequent, warned security experts.<\/p>\n
Google said in a statement: “We’re starting to roll out a fix which addresses a potential security flaw that could, under certain circumstances, allow a third party access to data available in calendar and contacts.<\/p>\n
“This fix requires no action from users and will roll out globally over the next few days.”<\/p>\n
The vulnerability affected the login credentials for some applications.<\/p>\n
The ID token that allows people to access the service without the need to keep logging could be intercepted by criminals if they were sent over unsecured wireless networks.<\/p>\n
With this token, criminals would be able to pose as the user and get at their personal information.<\/p>\n
Security experts have praised Google’s quick response to the issue but warned that the huge range of Android smartphones on the market leaves Android devices open to security issues.<\/p>\n
“Whereas Apple can issue a single iOS update to patch iPhones and iPads, things aren’t so simple for Google’s users,” said Graham Cluley, a senior consultant for security firm Sophos.<\/p>\n
He said users should upgrade to the latest version of Android and avoid using open wi-fi networks.<\/p>\n
“Using 3G may eat into your data plan, but it is far less likely that your communications are being snooped upon,” he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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