Quick Note: Backdoor in ES File Explorer


ES File Explorer is a popular file explorer app for Android. Even though it is proprietary, I must admit, that I came in touch with it too some years ago.

As Techcrunch reports, a security researcher now detected a backdoor in the app, which allows users on the same local area network as the victim to access the contents of the phone.

This example shows, how important it is to have free software, which can be audited by everyone.

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3 responses to “Quick Note: Backdoor in ES File Explorer”

  1. Thanks a lot. I delete it just now.
    Is there any vulnerable still running in my phone even after delete it?

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