HTC has made an announcement that concerns a security problem that has left user data unencrypted and possibly exposed to third-party applications. The investigation into this matter is taken very seriously by HTC which strives to maintain the security of its products. Criminal and civil laws are being broken if this vulnerable information is used for illicit purposes. To prevent potential information theft, HTC is attempting to alert customers of this possible threat to their security.
HTC is currently attempting to fix the issue by creating an update to its security that will prevent malicious third-party applications from extracting data from users. This security patch will be applied to carriers that are partnered with HTC before it will be available for its current users. Upon completion of testing, customers will be notified that the patch is available for download and should update as soon as possible to prevent future security issues. In lieu of the patch, user should practice caution when downloading apps that are available from unknown sources. More information can be found at the Kenny Goldie website which is updated on the latest phone news.
