Google solves a critical bug

Google solves a critical bug with an update for all Android phones

In a previous article you informed about the latest discovered vulnerability in Android. To avoid repeated login to various services, the operating system generates a token that uniquely identifies the terminal, used to simplify access to those services. The problem is that the token is unencrypted and practical when using an unprotected WiFi connection, it can be intercepted by a hacker can use it later required to access sensitive data on those accounts.Neglected problem at all, given that all telephones are affected are based on Android version 2.3.3 or lower, practically 99.7% of Android handsets on the market. Google's response was the prompt. They announced that all Android phones in coming days will receive an update that corrects the vulnerability in Google Contacts and Calendar applications. Update downloads and installs automatically without user intervention.Yet unsolved problem remains unencrypted connection when synchronized with Picasa accounts.