There are a few things we promote when speaking to our customers, friends or anyone listening regarding IT systems and recommendations.
One thing we find ourselves discussing the most is security and this tip is no different. It has been reported that a security researcher has found a flaw in some Android versions where the system allows web pages to open in another app (Facebook for example) instead of in the phones web browser.
This only applies to Android Jelly Bean (version 4.3) or older so if you have updated or bought a phone using Android KitKat (Version 4.4) or Lollipop (Version 5.0) then you are not at risk but don’t panic if you haven’t, you don’t have to be a technology genius to fix this either.
There are a couple of options to remedy this:-
- Depending on how old your current phone is, this may be the reason you need to buy that new handset you’ve been looking at. All Android phones are now being sold with KitKat installed at least.
- If you’re phone isn’t that old (Jelly Bean is only about 18 months old) then maybe you can update the system. Here is a list of phones compatible with Android KitKat and here is a list for Android Lollipop.
- You’re happy with your phone and don’t want to or can’t update the system, that’s fine just head over to the Play Store and download a security app to help keep you protected