On Sep 3, 3:36 am, JWJu <[email protected]> wrote: > To root the > device the attacker would need to reboot the device and then the > passphrase would be cleared.
Untrue - or true only for certain designed in firmware methods of rooting, but not for the volnerabilities in the running kernel that are discovered a few times a year. Requiring password entry on application installation could be a start, but won't protect against quiet or rarely triggered exploits buried in otherwise legitimate and useful apps. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Security Discussions" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-security-discuss?hl=en.
