Trust Cheetah Mobile to tell us what’s wrong with our Android smartphones. When it comes to mobile security issues and discovery of new virus and possible hacks, the Chinese mobile Internet firm knows what they are doing. While using TrueCaller, security researchers identified a loophole in the app. Yes, that phone call management app you use as a smart dialer has been found with vulnerability issue. Fortunately, a fix was quickly released and made available for everyone.
Cheetah Mobile Security Research Lab said the issue could have give anyone open access to information of a user. Anyone could change the call blocking settings which may result to a bigger breach or mobile security mishap. If you use the TrueCaller app, it is highly advised that you download the latest version you see on Google Play. If you’re not sure, you are free to remove the app. Just reinstall and be careful in allowing permissions.
What was the flaw of the TrueCaller app? True Software developers only used one identity label for all users. An active device can be identified by the ‘IMEI’ which means anyone can look for a phone or user ‘s IMEI complete with important data like name, address, and phone number. Anyone who gets in can change the settings of the device, tamper other app settings, or distribute their information to phisers. Possible modification could also include deleting a users’ blacklist, add to a black list, or disable spam blockers.
The app development company of TrueCaller was notified immediately by Cheetah Mobile Security Research Team. A fix was then released for TrueCaller users. Download the newest version of the TrueCaller app for the Google Play Store. Date of update should be March 28 or 29.
SOURCE: Cheetah Mobile, TrueCaller
Are there any advantages of using TrueCaller compared to Sync.Me , besides larger number of users?