Touchscreens ‘at risk from chip in the middle attack’, warn researchers

Using non-official (or even completely dodgy aftermarket) parts for do-it-yourself repairs historically has just meant, at worst, accepting some risk for the shelf life of your appliance. But smartphones, with all their unfettered access to our lives, are a very tempting target for attackers, and new research shows that even shattered screen or battery replacement mall kiosks could potentially introduce new risks to our privacy.

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