Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper
Free AppAbout Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper
USSD Wipe Stopper - by Bitdefender. Once installed, your device is safe from running unauthorized USSD commands even if your Android version is vulnerable
The operating system your smartphone is running may be vulnerable to USSD commands that could wipe your entire phone.
Tapping on a link to a cleverly coded web page could order you phone to reset itself to factory settings and disintegrate all your private data with it.
Any Android phone running Phone.apk v 4.1 or lower is at risk and that's the broader base of them. Install Bitdefender's USSD Wipe Stopper to protect against such attacks. Now, once you would tap on a exploiting link, Bitdefender will intercept the wipe command and ask you to decide what to do next. You may, if unsure, dismiss the USSD command.
Find out more about this security vulnerability at http://www.hotforsecurity.com/blog/bitdefender-wipe-stopper-prevents-remote-ussd-attack-on-androids-3657.html
or in prestigious press outlets:
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/303097-dirty-ussd-hack-wipes-samsung-phones-is-yours-vulnerable
http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/26/3412432/samsung-touchwiz-remote-wipe-vulnerability-android-dialer
Tags: ussd, ussd code, ussd check, android ussd, url, security
The operating system your smartphone is running may be vulnerable to USSD commands that could wipe your entire phone.
Tapping on a link to a cleverly coded web page could order you phone to reset itself to factory settings and disintegrate all your private data with it.
Any Android phone running Phone.apk v 4.1 or lower is at risk and that's the broader base of them. Install Bitdefender's USSD Wipe Stopper to protect against such attacks. Now, once you would tap on a exploiting link, Bitdefender will intercept the wipe command and ask you to decide what to do next. You may, if unsure, dismiss the USSD command.
Find out more about this security vulnerability at http://www.hotforsecurity.com/blog/bitdefender-wipe-stopper-prevents-remote-ussd-attack-on-androids-3657.html
or in prestigious press outlets:
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/none/303097-dirty-ussd-hack-wipes-samsung-phones-is-yours-vulnerable
http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/26/3412432/samsung-touchwiz-remote-wipe-vulnerability-android-dialer
Tags: ussd, ussd code, ussd check, android ussd, url, security
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
- usability improvements. Added support for permanent protection (without affecting the user experience)
- Fix for some false vulnerability reports on patched SGS3 devices
- Fix for a minor typo
- usability improvements. Added support for permanent protection (without affecting the user experience)
- Fix for some false vulnerability reports on patched SGS3 devices
- Fix for a minor typo
More downloads Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
More downloads Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads
More downloads Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper reached 50 000 - 250 000 downloads
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What are users saying about Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper
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This is a great addition to the security of your phone, and a really essential one. I'm thankful for the peace of mind it provides! 5*****
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im very happy with all the apps best ive seen thank you.
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did'nt work on my phone..
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... Not being updated since 2012?... will this be actually of any help for the latest OS releases? Anyway, I've already installed on 6.0 MM, in hope (strangely?) for it to never, ever be called in case of security threat. Guess it's one of those things you rather have and not need, than need and not have. Especially for free (thanks). But how in this world you rate this if you don't even know if it works for you?... Whatever
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This app "does not require any special permissions". Thanks, you rarely see that phrase.
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Like ALL BIT Defender Apps, this is a "must-have " and a "no-brainer "! I also use the Free Antivirus & Smart Battery Saver, Clueful Advisor, etc.. I have been using Bit Defender products on my phones & PC's for many years and have had lots of success detecting Viruses on my PC's as well as my phones. I can definitely recommend ALL Bit Defender products, simply because they are "Top-Notch " and they Work! FLAWLESSLY!! Take my word for it and install ALL of the Bit Defender products on your phones & PC's.
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very good job with this like always.
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The link to see bitdefender in action returns 404.
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It protects phone. Performance.
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Its gorgeous
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Hard 2 work with & don't kno whether it is useful or not. Please explain, Thank u
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Great App
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Thanks. This and firewalls ect. are the only real security that works. Antivirus apps really are of limited use especially on Android systems due to running in sandboxes. And without Root & a knowledge of the OS & Linux this isn't a self fix. So to be captain obvious this needs to be installed before you download your favorite browser or open the email app on your new device.
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Don't work for me
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Too bad
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did'nt work on my phone..
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did'nt work on my phone..
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But I don't think it works on Incredible 4g. Also target higher API. Soft menu should not be shown.
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Causes phone to lockup on dial
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works flawless
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Realy good
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Not bad
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Excellent
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amazing App
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To people still thinking this is limited to Samsung or Motorola devices: not so! I have a rooted LG phone, and my brother has a HTC evo 3d. As soon as I read about this exploit from techlicious last Saturday, I installed this fix right away.
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Cool
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bitdefended
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thanks
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Excellent app. U deserved 4.6
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Incredibly, it also works for non-rooted phones.
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Does as advertised, thanks for being on top of this issue.
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I thought only S3 is vulnerable. Hope this help.
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Very useful... Says wat it does...!!
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I heard this ussd vulnarability attack exploit only on samsung devices. Correct me if im wrong.
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Doesnt work on sony xperia z1
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You will Not Be Aware that this is Running. Yet When It's Needed, FOR YOU PERSONAL PRIVATE PROTECTION, I Suggest Running ALL Bitdefender Apps, For Your Android device, and P.C.'s & Mac's.. & Your other S'ECIVED {•○~●□¿?/¡¿?□●~○•}
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All BitDefender apps are good... Good developer creating good apps
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BITDEFENDER TOP DEFENSE
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You will Not Be Aware that this is Running. Yet When It's Needed, FOR YOU PERSONAL PRIVATE PROTECTION, I Suggest Running ALL Bitdefender Apps, For Your Android device, and P.C.'s & Mac's.. & Your other S'ECIVED {•○~●□¿?/¡¿?□●~○•}
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Too bad