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An Android personal data leakage epidemic, as Gizmodo reports, has just been revealed. The vulnerability affects 99 per cent of Android phones and may allow hackers to steal your Facebook, Google Calendar, or other personal data if you use a rogue open Wi-Fi network. Here’s how to protect yourself.