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Security: Block Tel URI on Windows Pc

Developed By: Papenmeier Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 56 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0
Size 46.8 KB
Release Date May 02, 13
Category Tools Apps

Description from Developer:
Quick fix for the security thread of automatically calling the "tel" Uri with USSD codes from embedded iFrames within homepages. Using this vulnaribility an attacker migh... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Security: Block Tel URI and install on Windows PC. Security: Block Tel URI is free Tools app, developed by Papenmeier Software UG (haftungsbeschränkt). Latest version of Security: Block Tel URI is 1.0, was released on 2013-05-02 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Security: Block Tel URI is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 56 users, 9 users had rated it 5*, 37 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Security: Block Tel URI on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Security: Block Tel URI on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Security: Block Tel URI on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Security: Block Tel URI using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Security: Block Tel URI" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Security: Block Tel URI on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Security: Block Tel URI" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.0.

Download Security: Block Tel URI 1.0 on Windows PC – 46.8 KB

Quick fix for the security thread of automatically calling the "tel" Uri with USSD codes from embedded iFrames within homepages. Using this vulnaribility an attacker might reset the phone, block the SIM card, ...

This app registers as handler for the "tel" Uri. When a webpage contains the malicious code, the app chooser will pop up and "Security: Block Tel URI" will be in the list. If you choose it, it will show you the Uri that was blocked.

Warning: The app chooser will only show up if you have not choosen a default dialer before! This needs to be reset for this security fix to work.

Please use a testing site to see whether the Security fix will show up, for example http://www.heise.de/security/dienste/USSD-Check-1717811.html