{
  "id": 17252767,
  "title": "Android-Sicherheitslücke: SMS des Todes: Warum Ihr Telefon abstürzt und neu startet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/android-sicherheitslucke-sms-des-todes-warum-ihr-telefon-absturzt-und",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:37:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/it-internet/android-sicherheitsluecke-sms-des-todes-warum-ihr-telefon-abstuerzt-und-neu-startet/100266240.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "A critical Android security vulnerability, dubbed \"SMS of Death,\" can cause smartphones running versions 12 to 17 to crash by sending a hidden, invisible SMS. The security flaw was disclosed by researcher Mark Blaszczyk, according to the IT news site Heise.de. If left unpatched, the vulnerability causes the phone to reboot approximately every 1.5 minutes following an SMS-attack and prompts data deletion in recovery mode. Users are strongly advised not to delete data in this mode.\n\nInstead of resetting the device to factory settings and losing all data, it is recommended to seek professional assistance. According to Blaszczyk, the issue can be resolved by connecting the smartphone to a PC and utilizing the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool. Users should avoid selecting \"Wipe data\" during the restoration prompt, as this would result in permanent data loss.\n\nGoogle has released patches for Android versions 14 to 17, but devices running Android 12 or 13 are unlikely to receive updates unless manufacturers develop their own patches. Users should regularly check for updates in their phone settings (usually under \"System/Software updates\") to ensure their device is protected.\n\nThe attack is completely invisible and transmitted via a method known as WAP-Push SMS, which is an outdated system allowing mobile network operators to send hidden commands to phones without the user's intervention. This could include setting network parameters.",
  "summary": "Eine unsichtbare SMS kann Android-Smartphones in eine Neustart-Schleife schicken - und eine Wiederherstellungs-Aufforderung samt Löschen aller Daten anzeigen. Was Betroffene keinesfalls tun sollten.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}