Found Bug in MIUI Xiaomi, Data on Mobile Phone Can Leak

Latest report from eScan Antivirus called MIUI operating system OS contained in Android smartphone made by Xiaomi have security hole alias bug. More precisely, a bug was found in the default application system titled "Mi Mover".

Mi Mover allows users to transfer settings and data from the old smartphone to the new one with practical and easy. Unfortunately, Mi Mover turns off sandbox protection on Android, so apps can be unlocked.

The risks, settings (settings) and data in Xiaomi smartphone users can easily be cloned by others. Not explained by eScan, which version of OSUI OS keeps this bug.

What is clear, the bug also causes security applications listed on Xiaomi phones can be easily removed without permission from the administrator. This is demonstrated in an anti-theft application titled "Cerberus".

Cerberus on Xiaomi Mi Max 2 can be removed without passing the safety stages as it should. If the app is removed, the phone's security system will be weaker.


Xiaomi's response

Xiaomi spoke about the news circulating. The Chinese giant promised to make every effort to ensure its products and services meet privacy policy, as compiled KompasTekno, Monday (14/08/2017) from Gizmochina.

Xiaomi appealed to users to pin down PIN, pattern lock, or fingerprint scanner to minimize the risk of smartphone theft and data theft.

Presumably the line manufacturer Mi and Redmi it can not promise when the bug on MIUI OS will be resolved. We wait for further news, while doing an appeal from Xiaomi to maximize security on smartphone.

Risk can also be reduced by not using the Mi Mover feature in the Xiaomi smartphone.