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Re:Over the Air: Exploiting Broadcom’s Wi-Fi Stack by nandhp on Tuesday April 04, 2017 @04:38PM (#14036972)
According to GSM Arena, the 2nd generation Moto G uses a Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 chipset, so it shouldn't be affected by this issue.

http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_(2nd_gen)-6647.php

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Re:Over the Air: Exploiting Broadcom’s Wi-Fi Stack by mjg59 on Tuesday April 04, 2017 @07:41PM (#14038326)
There are plenty of Qualcomm based devices that use Broadcom wifi.
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Re:Over the Air: Exploiting Broadcom’s Wi-Fi Stack by metricodus on Tuesday April 04, 2017 @05:26PM (#14037368)
Thanks! :)

(I still reckon my mom needs a new phone though, there are other less severe exploits out there for this non-updated device.)

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Re:Over the Air: Exploiting Broadcom’s Wi-Fi Stack by cbhl on Tuesday April 04, 2017 @06:44PM (#14037949)
Moto seems to put out a new Moto G every year, and I've had good success with just replacing the old ones with the new ones.

Yes, an iPhone is better, but if you're on a budget and don't have those security needs, the Moto G seems fine.

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Re:Over the Air: Exploiting Broadcom’s Wi-Fi Stack by metricodus on Tuesday April 04, 2017 @07:26PM (#14038237)
If you don't need something secure, get a Moto. Check.
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