Google has identified Android vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to gain access to the device.
Android owners should keep an eye out for available updates. PDO
Every Android user should make sure that the latest update is downloaded to the phone and keep an eye out for updates that will be available in the near future.
Security company Malwarebytes report of several crit About Android Vulnerabilitieswhich allow arbitrary code execution by a potential attacker.
The good thing is that, according to Malwarebytes, the vulnerabilities have not been exploited according to the latest information. Despite this, available updates should be installed as soon as possible, if you haven’t done so yet.
Google’s security update patched 42 vulnerabilities, four of which were classified as critical, and three of which are related to Qualcomm’s wlan components. Qualcomm is an American giant chip manufacturer whose products are used in many Android devices.
According to Malwarebytes, someone must have tampered with the connection and authentication routines associated with Qualcomm’s firmware to find the vulnerabilities.
Google brings updates to Android versions 10, 11, 12, 12L and 13. The phone will usually automatically notify you of available updates or install them automatically. However, it’s worth checking at regular intervals to make sure you have the latest updates.
On most Android devices, updates can be viewed and downloaded by going to the phone’s settings and selecting, for example, “About phone” or “System”, under which “system update” or “Android version” can usually be found. The devices have differences in terms of settings, so you should check the update settings of your own device, for example, from the manufacturer’s website.