If you use the popular Android app ES File Explorer, make sure you are on the latest version so you are safe from the previous security vulnerability.

ES File Explorer and FileZilla are free software that can be used to transfer data between Android Phones/Tablets & Windows PC wirelessly.

Popular application ES File Explorer for Android has a significant vulnerability, putting your data at risk. Learn what's involved and how to remediate the threat.

The cause of this rather straightforward vulnerability is ES File Explorer's built-in and hidden web server which runs in the background and exposes port 59777.

4. Open up es File Explorer and navigate to the "Downloads" folder. There you will find your downloaded apk file. Tap it to install. There you go now you have Google Chrome running on your Kindle ...

Tweet this Released in 2009, ES File Explorer is a full-featured file manager for both local and networked use. It has now been downloaded over 900 million times and is available in 28 languages.

ES File Manager is prominently displayed on Du's website. We've reached out to Du Global to ask why the app was removed, but it could have been one of the apps violating Play Store policies.

Send your query to [email protected].] The app I recommend is the free ES File Explorer —which could easily be described as the file manager Android forgot.

Why is one of the most popular Android apps running a hidden web server in the background? ES File Explorer claims it has more than 500 million downloads under its belt since 2014, making it one ...