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Android phone hack

  • 23-08-2015 08:43PM
    #1
    gerryg80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 98 ✭✭


    Hi,

    So i was on holiday recently and i noticed the following had been typed into google "inurl:"/root/etc/passwd" intext:"home/*:" on chrome.

    A quick search tells me that this an exploit, where i think someone was trying to access any saved passwords i had on my phone.

    Just wondering how this was done, and how can i prevent it from happening again ? Do I need to factory reset my phone as my phone has obviously been hacked ?:mad::mad::confused::confused:

    Any help appreciated.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,622 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    Might be a dirty app or something. Remove any SD cards and destroy the SIM card. Then reset the device and insert a new SD and SIM card. Change all passwords you entered on Chrome and start using two step authentication. Still no guarantee it will be gone but that's a start.

    Also check your Google account for suspecious activity and login history. Your Google Play account may have apps so delete these all before resetting the phone.


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