Amazon recently fixed a security bug found on its Amazon Kindle that will now keep hackers from stealing your information. The bug was initially spotted by Check Point Research, who then contacted the e-commerce giant.
Although the bug was fixed in April, the news has only surfaced now because Check Point’s Slava Makaviev released the findings on 6 August. There is no evidence that the bug was exploited prior to the patch or that anyone was impacted while using it. Amazon Kindle. Also Read: pmkisan.gov.in ! You dont have received 2000 rupees of pmkisan scheme then complaint this number
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The main area of concern with the Amazon Kindle was that anyone could publish and provide an e-book for free on the Kindle Store via self-publishing. In addition, it can also be sent to another Amazon Kindle which can cause problems if downloaded. Also Read: Breaking News Center Government: PM Modi to Launch Ujjwala yojana 2.0 today you get 1600 rupees benefits and others
Once a malicious eBook is downloaded to an Amazon Kindle, the Kindle can be turned into a bot and used to compromise the owner’s private local network and steal their billing information. Also Read: BSNL Great Plan: Get 36GB data and free calling for just Rs 97, you will get many benefits
Check Point also revealed that antiviruses do not work for eBooks which can help create a malicious eBook with correct execution code and give complete control to the hacker.
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