GhostMap Android Flaw Can Trap Phones in Endless Reboot Loops Without Opening an App

A new Android bug named GhostMap can leave a phone stuck in a crash loop after a user installs a single crafted app. The app does not need to be opened, asks for no permissions, and contains no code. Researchers at Bitdefender Labs published the findings on November 5, 2026. They have not seen the…

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