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Re: MUST READ!! Hackers urge all EVO 4G owners to root device citing security flaws!

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Originally Posted by redd214 View Post
... Mastracci also said that if “Sprint gave users root access to their phone, he and the two hackers he is working with would “be sending these vulnerabilities straight to Sprint.” But until Sprint abandons its “anti-user approach”, Mastracci said he and his team would “hold the exploits close to our chest.”[/B]
So, he knows about vulnerabilities but isn't going to tell anyone about it and possibly get a fix for all users because Sprint wont give root access? Sounds kinda selfish no? Most users dont want/need root access but they will remain vulnerable because of this. Also, i didnt think any phone company gave root access to their users, not just Sprint.
Im grateful to the guy for all his hard work getting a root for the phone but come on.

Just read the article on grack and it looks like he's saying that the hole comes from rooting your phone not from just using the phone... or is he saying that the vulnerability is in how easy it is to root? Im so confused.
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