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Tag: pin theft

Posted inSecurity & Privacy

MediaTek chip flaw exposes PINs on 25% of Android phones in under 3 minutes

Avatar photoby Olivia Chen03/16/2026

One in four active Android devices harbors a serious security flaw embedded in MediaTek-designed chips that can allow attackers to steal your PIN code in less than three minutes. This bug affects an estimated 875 million phones worldwide and can be exploited even if your phone is powered off, provided it is connected via USB […]

  • Micro Center bundles Ryzen 7 9850X3D with an Asus board for $500
  • China’s first homegrown small jet engine takes flight
  • Xiaomi starts selling a 400L fridge with ice in 60 minutes
  • Huawei’s new 122 TB SSD sidesteps sanctions with chips on board
  • Hacknect USB cable packs a hidden attack tool

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