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Most Android phones can be hacked with one text

Watch out, Android owners. A security firm says it only takes one malicious text message to spy on your phone and steal personal data. Google has a fix, but when will it be coming to your phone?

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The Android text-message vulnerability is one doozy of a hack. All is takes is one text message with a video or photo laced with malicious code, and hackers can gain control of your phone. Google has a fix for all Android phone makers, but a big question remains: How long before every Android phone gets the patch?

Knowing the usual delayed release of Android updates, this could take awhile.

Watch CNET Update to learn about the StageFright Android hack, along with some other news that should make YouTube users happy. Google+ profiles are no longer required to use other Google services:

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