Major Android vulnerability gives apps access to sensitive data without permission

. The security of the Android mobile platform has always been a topic of debate. Due to Google's open ecosystem and less invasive app policing policies, researchers argue that the Google Play marketplace is home to numerous malicious apps. Reports have surfaced over the past few years that claimed even applications from legitimate companies - such as Facebook, Skype and Path - were exploiting Android permissions and secretly accessing data.

Boy Genius Report, Major Android vulnerability gives apps access to sensitive data without permission