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Security: Block Tel URI APK

Latest Version 1.0 for Windows
Updated 2013-05-02

App information

Version 1.0 (#1)

Updated 2013-05-02

APK Size 46.8 KB

Requires Android Android 1.6+ (Donut)

Offered by Papenmeier Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Category Free Tools App

App id com.papenmeier.blocktel

Developer's notes Fix for the security thread of automatic calling the "tel" Uri with USSD codes

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Editor's review

Download the latest Security: Block Tel URI application, version 1.0, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Tools app is developed by Papenmeier Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and is easy to download and install.

Previous versions, including 1.0, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.

Description

Quick fix for the security thread of automatically calling the "tel" Uri with USSD codes from embedded iFrames within homepages. Using this vulnaribility an attacker might reset the phone, block the SIM card, ...

This app registers as handler for the "tel" Uri. When a webpage contains the malicious code, the app chooser will pop up and "Security: Block Tel URI" will be in the list. If you choose it, it will show you the Uri that was blocked.

Warning: The app chooser will only show up if you have not choosen a default dialer before! This needs to be reset for this security fix to work.

Please use a testing site to see whether the Security fix will show up, for example http://www.heise.de/security/dienste/USSD-Check-1717811.html

Ratings and Reviews

Rating: 4.0/5 based on Less than 100 reviews

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Previous versions

Security: Block Tel URI 1.0 APK for Windows (#1, 46.8 KB)