A security flaw that would have enabled third parties to hijack Google Glass units through the use of QR codes was corrected on June 4, All Things D reported on July 17.
Google Glass had allowed users to connect to Wi-Fi by taking a picture of a QR code. Because of this functionality, Lookout Security uncovered that it would have been possible for someone to exploit this flaw to remotely control the device.
For the full report and an informative animation of the issue, click here.
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