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Google patches Android lock screen bypass allowing Gemini to send SMS without PIN verification

Google has patched an Android lock screen vulnerability that allowed its Gemini AI assistant to send SMS messages without PIN verification, The Register reported. The security flaw exposed devices to unauthorized messaging actions and was among multiple reported Gemini security issues affecting developer deployments.

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Google patches Android lock screen bypass allowing Gemini to send SMS without PIN verification
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According to The Register, Google fixed an Android lock screen vulnerability that permitted Gemini to send SMS messages without requiring PIN authentication. The security flaw exposed devices to unauthorized messaging actions and was among multiple reported Gemini security issues affecting developer deployments.

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