Processor flaw means private data remains on the device
even after a factory reset
Selling your Tesco Hudl? Beware: Processor flaw means private data remains on the device - even after a factory reset
Investigations were carried out by security researchers and the BBC
They bought second-hand devices from auction sites including eBay
Experts advise carrying out a factory reset to remove data from devices
However, Tesco’s Hudl was found to have a flaw that meant this data could be easily retrieved using free software
This vulnerability is caused by a bug in the popular tablet’s processor
A bug in the processor that powers the popular Tesco Hudl tablet could be leaving private data at risk
Investigations carried out by security researchers and the BBC discovered that they could retrieve ‘deleted’ data from second-hand models of the device
Experts typically advise carrying out a factory reset to remove data from any gadget, but the investigation has
revealed this technique may not always work on the supermarket’s tablet