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March 14, 2026

Dangerous Flaw on Android: Your Phone Can Be Hacked in Just 45 Seconds

Security experts have discovered a critical flaw in MediaTek chips affecting up to 25% of Android phones worldwide. This vulnerability allows hackers to extract sensitive data, including passwords, messages, and cryptocurrencies, in under a minute. The problem is so severe that attackers don't need any virus, only brief physical access to your device.

Dangerous Flaw on Android: Your Phone Can Be Hacked in Just 45 Seconds

TL;DR

  • A critical flaw in MediaTek chips affects 25% of Android phones worldwide.
  • Hackers can extract sensitive data, including passwords, messages, and cryptocurrencies, in under a minute.
  • The exploit requires only brief physical access to the device via a USB cable.
  • The vulnerability bypasses security barriers before the operating system boots.
  • Data from digital wallets like Kraken, Trust Wallet, and Phantom are directly threatened.
  • The issue primarily affects mid-range and low-end Android phones with MediaTek processors and Trustonic security.
  • MediaTek has issued a fix, but users must install system updates to protect their devices.

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