Govt Issues High Risk Warning For Android Users In India: Do This Immediately To Protect Your Device

The experts at Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) have found multiple vulnerabilities in the Android operating systems, including versions 11, 12,12L, 13 and 14. This widespread issue means that a large number of Android devices may be affected.

According the Indian cyber security agency working under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), several new high-risk vulnerabilities could be exploited by an attacker to obtain sensitive information, gain elevated privileges and cause denial of service on the targeted system

“These vulnerabilities exist in Android due to flaws in the Framework, System, Google Play system updates, Kernel LTS, Arm components, MediaTek components, Qualcomm components and Qualcomm closed-source components,” CERT-IN said.

The cyber agency stressed that successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information, gain elevated privileges and cause denial of service on the targeted system.

Google has also acknowledged these high risk vulnerabilities. As per Google’s Android Security Bulletin released last week, security vulnerabilities are affecting Android devices. They are also releasing security updates for all Android users.

How to check and update your Android version

You can find your device’s Android version number, security update level, and Google Play system level in your Settings app. You’ll get notifications when updates are available for you. You can also check for updates.

To Check which Android version you have

– Open your phone’s Settings app.

– Near the bottom, tap About phone and then Android version.

– Find your “Android version,” “Android security update,” and “Build number.”

– Get the latest Android updates available for you

Most system updates and security patches happen automatically. To check if an update is available:

– Open your device’s Settings app.

– Tap Security & privacy and then System & Updates.

– For security updates, tap Security Update.

– For Google Play system updates, tap Google Play system update.

– Follow any steps on the screen.

– When you’ll get Android updates

– Update schedules vary by device, manufacturer, and mobile carrier.