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Flaws in Qualcomm chip expose millions of android phones to security risks

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According to cybersecurity researchers, some security flaws in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chip have exposed over 3 billion android phone users globally at risk. At least 400 vulnerabilities have been found in the chip. Qualcomm's chips are used in over 40% of android phones across the world. These phone companies include premium brands like Google, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi and more. Hackers can access users' data using the flaws.