Google issues fix for Android security hole

Android users can now breathe a sigh of relief. Google has issued a fix for Android that patches a security hole which allowed attackers to turn 99 percent of all applications into Trojan malware. Originally discovered by Bluebox Security, the vulnerability was first brought to light in Android 1.6 “Donut.” The exploit could affect 900 million devices or any Android device purchased in the last 4 years.

The vulnerability is associated with how applications are verified and installed.