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TapTrap: new attack on Android that lures you into performing actions you did not intend to do. This allows an app to access your camera or location, or erase your device—all without your consent. (taptrap.click)

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[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

So Google has known about it since early 2023 and still not fixed the issue?

Apparently disabling animations in the accessibility settings can protect you from this.

[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 3 points 2 days ago

Realizing this type of exploit is possible on Wayland & GLSL, therefore WASM.

how to disable animations on AOSP.

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I thought I had them disabled already, cause I like things as responsive as they can be. Fucking night and day when I turned it on. Thank you. Plus, I don't have to worry about this bullshit. Not that I was that worried to begin with, but every little bit helps.