Mobile phone security gap (IMAGE) Ruhr-University Bochum Caption Although the insecure algorithms are still implemented in modern mobile phones, the researchers do not expect them to pose a significant threat to users. Credit RUB, Marquard Usage Restrictions The image may only be used for reporting about Ruhr-Universität Bochum in the context of the press release "A backdoor in mobile phone encryption from the 90s still exists", published in June 2021. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.