HTC bug reveals wi-fi logins

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Android apps could swipe SSIDs, passwords.

HTC bug reveals wi-fi logins
A software bug in some HTC Android phones could allow attackers to steal Wi-Fi credentials and SSID. The US Computer Emergecy Response Team (US-CERT) said the flaw could be exploited by applications on affected phones that contained specific permissions. "There is an issue in certain HTC builds ...

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