Google knows nearly every Wi-Fi password in the world

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MalwareVirus

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If an Android device (phone or tablet) has ever logged on to a particular Wi-Fi network, then Google probably knows the Wi-Fi password. Considering how many Android devices there are, it is likely that Google can access most Wi-Fi passwords worldwide.

What is not said, is that Google can read the Wi-Fi passwords.

And, if you are reading this and thinking about one Wi-Fi network, be aware that Android devices remember the passwords to every Wi-Fi network they have logged on to. The Register writes.

The good news is that Android owners can opt out just by turning off the checkbox.

The bad news is that, like any American company, Google can be compelled by agencies of the U.S. government to silently spill the beans.

When it comes to Wi-Fi, the NSA, CIA and FBI may not need hackers and cryptographers. They may not need to exploit WPS or UPnP. If Android devices are offering up your secrets, WPA2 encryption and a long random password offer no protection

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JKeith

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Sep 14, 2013
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Amen! Preach it one more time! People think I'm crazy when I talk about how vulnerable we are when using Google and it's products. Every time you use google search, google is saving your info and sales it to companies that use it to target you with ads that are "personally tailored." Easy browsing and preloaded suggestions come at a price. Every Web page and any links to it have multiple sites collecting your cookies and building a "profile." As far as the NSA, why are so many concerned now? They have been talking about it for over 10 years. But none of us paid attention. Why? Because the media (the governments puppets) have us staring at the right hand while stabbing us in the back with the left. Then Blue Box security research team finds out Android has a huge vulnerability that has been there for steady 4 years, that an attacker could use to embed code in a legit app and not break the code and signature that's used to verify the app security and source. The app, the phone, the play store, the end user, and the best security apps never noticed. The malicious code could even gain root access and change permissions of any app, including system apps and those of the device manufacturer. That's huge when you think about Samsung and any big name brand or companies who have employees that use Android phones and tablets for business. Any personal or business info is compromised. The malicious bug could do anything from steal data to building a botnet. Over 900,000,000 Androids vulnerable over 4 years. Two bugs that can only be fixed by the manufacturers of each device sending out updates, which could take a long time if ever depending on the device, or if you have a rooted phone you can get your phone patched with the Master Key fix app on google play. Anyway, it's ridiculous that a company as big as Google has so many loopholes in it's framework. Google knows more about people than most know about their own selves.
 

JKeith

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Check this out! Go to google search, type in backwards, "illuminati" without quotations, then add .com, and check out the first thing is on the list of suggested sites. The devils greatest trick was convincing the world he didn't exist.
 

JKeith

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Search the Web for Android security bug 8219321 that was found recently by Blue Box security research team. Every Android sold over the last year has been and still is vulnerable unless you root your phone to download the patch. Otherwise you need an update from your device manufacturer. Good luck.
 

MalwareVirus

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Thanks for the info i think you are taking about this :
http://malwaretips.com/Thread-Android-security-flaw-affects-99-percent-of-phones-researcher-says?highlight=master+key
 

Littlebits

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JKeith said:
Check this out! Go to google search, type in backwards, "illuminati" without quotations, then add .com, and check out the first thing is on the list of suggested sites. The devils greatest trick was convincing the world he didn't exist.

This is a known hoax, this website is not owned by NSA. It simply just redirects to NSA.

Read this- http://itanimullihoax.wordpress.com/

Thanks. :D
 
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