:spider man pointing meme with Google, Huawei and Samsung:
Huawei phones are saying that the Google app is a virus
Submitted 7 months ago by fne8w2ah@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world
https://9to5google.com/2023/10/30/huawei-google-app-virus/
Comments
grue@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Not that I trust Google, but this screams of “no, u!”
1bluepixel@lemmy.world 7 months ago
It’s also true of Chinese app stores on Android phones. Just companies trying to throw up obstacles for their competition.
Between this and antivirus software flagging cracked software, I wish security apps would focus on security instead of weaponizing consumer trust.
jvrava9@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 months ago
I mean, it is malicious if you think about all the permissions it had. Not saying that Huawei isn’t spying on you too.
PeterPoopshit@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Phone only prevent unauthorized access to your information. It’s up to the manufacturer to determine who is and isn’t authorized. Calling it a virus or not is moot point. They’re all viruses.
Norgur@kbin.social 7 months ago
9to5mac is a super weird source for something like this. I mean, they wear their boas in their name!
bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 7 months ago
It’s sooo much easier to exfiltrate data over the internet. Why would any virus use short messages?
lemann@lemmy.one 7 months ago
SMS is pretty useless for exfiltrating data, however it’s very useful for charging random individuals if you have remotely infiltrated their device IMO
In some countries, special SMS messages can charge you money (billed to either your contract, or withdrawn from your call money immediately if you don’t have a contract)… They are usually used for gambling and TV competitions though
Zehzin@lemmy.world 7 months ago
He’s out of line, but he’s right
kernelle@0d.gs 7 months ago
I mean, at this point it seems like a pot and kettle situation here