Android users, here’s why government wants you to update your Android phone and tablet

The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), a government agency operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a high-severity warning to Android users.

CERT-IN is responsible for addressing cybersecurity threats, including phishing and hacking. This alert pertains to the discovery of multiple vulnerabilities in various versions of the Android operating system, potentially exposing users to significant security risks.

What’s the warning
Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in the Android OS, which could be leveraged by malicious actors to execute arbitrary code, attain elevated privileges, access sensitive data, and induce a denial of service (DoS) state on the targeted system.