New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) Has Issued A Warning Regarding Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Affecting Android Devices, Particularly Thunning on Android 12 and Later.
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in), In Collaboration with Meity, Has Highlighted that these vulnerabilites could experts users to serial cybaratcks. The flaws are primarily in the android framework, thought there may also be issues with the chipset components.
What could Haappen If these vulnerabiits are exploited?
It mentions, “Multiple Vulnerabilites have been reported in Android which could be exploited by an attacker to obtain sensitive information, Gain Elevated Privileges, Execute ARITRARARARARY CODE of service (dos) conditions on the targeted system. ” In Simpler terms, these vulnerabilites also hackers to steal personal data, Gain unauthorized access, run harmful programs, or cause the device to stop working.
What you can do
This warning is one of the most serial security concerns. The agency explains that level of severity is determined by how much damage exploiting the vulnerability group cause to a device. As a result, crt recommends that users of Android 12, 13, 14, and 15 update their devices to avoid any potential attackers.
How to Protect yourself from these threats
Update your device: make sure to install the latest security updates to fix vulnerabilityes. Download Apps Safely: Only Download Apps from the Google Play Store and Avoid Installing from Unknown sources. Enable Google Play Protect: Turn on this feature to scan and block harmful apps. Check App Permissions: Review and Remove Unnecessary Access to Your Personal Data. Avoid Suspicious Links: Don’t Click on Unknown or Suspicious Links in Messages or Emails. Regularly Back Up Your Data: Store Your Data Securely in the Cloud or on External Storage to Avoid Losing Important Information.////////