Indian Government Issues High Severity Warning for Android Users
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Government Issues High Severity Warning for Android Users

Deccan Chronicle  

The Central government has issued “High” severity warning for Android users, highlighting multiple vulnerabilities that affect Android versions 12, 12L, 13 and 14. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android which could be exploited by an attacker to obtain sensitive information, gain elevated privileges and perform denial of service attacks on the targeted system,” stated the advisory.These vulnerabilities exist in Android due to flaws in the Framework, System, Google Play system updates, Kernel, Arm component, Imagination Technologies components, Unisoc components, Qualcomm components and Qualcomm closed-source components.CERT-In advised Android users to apply appropriate updates when made available by the respective OEMs, like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others.All Android users are advised to install the latest security updates. Android users can protect their devices from these vulnerabilities once they update their devices.

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Beware Android users! Government warns against risk: How to protect your devices
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Beware Android users! Government warns against risk: How to protect your devices

Live Mint  

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India TV News  

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4 months ago

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India TV News  

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4 months ago

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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ABP News  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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ABP News  

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ABP News  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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News 18  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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4 years, 9 months ago

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Firstpost  

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5 years ago

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Daily Mail  

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7 years, 2 months ago

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The Independent  

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