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Security vulnerabilities in Android devices are unfortunately common, but a recent discovery by Microsoft highlights an alarming new threat.

Android users, get ready: a new threat is looming over your favorite operating system. Recent findings from Microsoft’s security team point to a serious vulnerability known as the Dirty Stream attack.

There’s an added threat here, as if there were no shortage of threats on Android.

Typical disadvantage Overwrite file

This method targets vulnerabilities like Overwrite filethat manipulate the flow of data between applications to execute unauthorized code and steal sensitive data.

More precisely, This attack exploits the file sharing mechanism between Android applications., turning seemingly mundane functionality into a formidable weapon in the hands of cybercriminals. Here we are talking about the very popular WPS Office application. Especially if you have a Xiaomi file manager.

Microsoft, which identified this threat, highlights the potential of the Dirty Stream attack in terms of the number of vulnerable applications.

Several popular apps on the Google Play Store, with more than four billion installs, are affected by this security flaw. Frequently used daily by Android users, these applications become potential vectors for malicious attacks.

So what to do?

For Android users, prevention remains the best defense against the Dirty Stream attack and other similar security vulnerabilities.

Keep your apps up to date and avoid downloading apps from unofficial sources. — simple but effective measures to reduce risks.