Ledger found a security flaw in common Android chip

A team of security researchers discovered an unpatchable security flaw in a common Android chip that could allow attackers to gain complete access to devices, putting crypto users at risk, according to a recent report by Ledger. The problem exists in a particular chip made by MediaTek, a company based in Taiwan. The chip in question is the Dimensity 7300, also called MT6878, which can be found in numerous Android smartphones currently on the market, including the Solana Seeker . What makes this security issue particularly serious is where it sits. The weakness is located in the chip’s boot ROM, which is the very first part of the phone that starts up when you turn it on. Because this code is permanently built into the physical chip itself, there is no way to fix it through regular software updates or security patches. Ledger’s research division, known as the Donjon team,...

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