Warning for Android users: Devices may get hacked, personal info could be stolen
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Warning for Android users: Devices may get hacked, personal info could be stolen

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issued a high-severity warning with respect to vulnerabilities that could affect multiple versions of Android operating system. The cybersecurity agency said that hackers could steal sensitive information and exploit vulnerabilities to gain complete control over the device. The cybersecurity agency said that hackers could steal sensitive information, exploit vulnerabilities to gain complete control over the device, install malicious software, monitor user activity, steal data and even disrupt device functionality. Google already released fix for the vulnerabilities and said, “Exploitation for many issues on Android is made more difficult by enhancements in newer versions of the Android platform.

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Beware Android users! Government warns against risk: How to protect your devices
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-priority security alert for Android users. The advisory warns of multiple vulnerabilities affecting Android versions 12 and later, which could pose a significant cyber threat to users. If exploited, these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to gain unauthorised access to sensitive data, escalate privileges, execute arbitrary code, or trigger denial-of-service conditions on …

Critical security alert for Android 12 to 15 OS users: Update now to avoid major security risks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Critical security alert for Android 12 to 15 OS users: Update now to avoid major security risks

India TV News  

Google, one of the leading search engines has sounded the alarm for millions of Android users with devices running Android 12 through 15. The company’s January Android Security Bulletin has revealed critical vulnerabilities that could leave these devices exposed to cyberattacks. These vulnerabilities—labelled as: CVE-2024-43096 CVE-2024-43770 CVE-2024-43771 CVE-2024-49747 CVE-2024-49748 These labels are posing a significant threat like: Remote Access Risks …

Android 15 users beware, govt has issues a high risk warning and you should not ignore it
4 months ago

Android 15 users beware, govt has issues a high risk warning and you should not ignore it

India Today  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-risk warning for Android users again. According to the government’s cybersecurity agency, multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the Android operating system, which, if exploited, could pose severe threats to users’ devices. In the report, the government agency outlines critical vulnerabilities in Android versions from the older Android 12 to the …

Android 15 users alert: Government flags high-risk security threats
4 months ago

Android 15 users alert: Government flags high-risk security threats

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-risk warning for users of Android 15 and earlier versions. The vulnerabilities have been affecting Android 12 through Android 15, which can be exploited by hackers to access sensitive data, causing system instability, or even launch denial-of-service attacks. CERT-In's alert highlights issues across: Android 12 Android 12L Android 13 Android 14 …

Indian govt. issues critical warning for THESE Apple users: How to protect your device
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian govt. issues critical warning for THESE Apple users: How to protect your device

Live Mint  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a critical advisory warning users about vulnerabilities in Apple products. These security flaws primarily affect devices running older versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Vision OS, and Safari, exposing users to potential cyber threats. In cases where devices have reached the end of their support lifecycle and can no longer receive updates, CERT-In …

Government warns Android users of hacking threat due to vulnerabilities in operating system
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Government warns Android users of hacking threat due to vulnerabilities in operating system

India TV News  

The government has issued a warning for Android smartphone users. The government agency CERT-In has issued a warning about various vulnerabilities found in Android devices. CERT-In has classified this as a High Severity Rating Alert, indicating that Android users are currently at high risk. At Risk Phones: According to the government agency, smartphones running on Android 12, Android 12L, Android …

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 …

CERT-In Issues Warning For Millions Of Android Users, High-Risk Flaws Detected. Here's How You Can Protect Your Data
7 months, 3 weeks ago

CERT-In Issues Warning For Millions Of Android Users, High-Risk Flaws Detected. Here's How You Can Protect Your Data

ABP News  

The Indian cybersecurity agency Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a warning for millions of Android users about the security flaws that have been identified in them. The cybersecurity agency noted that the issues arise from flaws within the Android Framework, System, Kernel, as well as components from ARM, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Qualcomm’s proprietary components. Qualcomm, in response …

CERT-In Issues High Severity Warning For A Range Of Apple Products, Check To Know If It'll Affe
7 months, 3 weeks ago

CERT-In Issues High Severity Warning For A Range Of Apple Products, Check To Know If It'll Affe

ABP News  

The cybersecurity agency of the Indian government, the Computer Emergency Response Team, has issued a high severity warning for a number of Apple products, such as the iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, MacBook, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The central agency, in its warning, has said that several vulnerabilities have been found in various Apple software. CERT-In in its issued warning …

Centre issues ‘severe’ warning for iPhone users, flags 'multiple vulnerabilities' in Apple products
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre issues ‘severe’ warning for iPhone users, flags 'multiple vulnerabilities' in Apple products

Hindustan Times  

The central government has flagged ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in Apple products such as iPhones, iPads and more in its most recent warning, which could lead to spoofing or the leaking of sensitive information from the device. Centre issues warning for Apple products The CERT advisory dated August 2 reads, “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which could allow an …

Center finds multiple vulnerabilities in Android, issues advisory to users: Details here
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Center finds multiple vulnerabilities in Android, issues advisory to users: Details here

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which is under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, issued a warning on Friday regarding multiple vulnerabilities in Android. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive information, gain elevated privileges, and cause denial-of-service conditions on the targeted system. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android which could be exploited by …

Government issues warning to Android smartphone users, personal data at risk: Here's why
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Government issues warning to Android smartphone users, personal data at risk: Here's why

India TV News  

If you have an Android smartphone, there is important news for you. Cert-In, an agency under the Electronics and IT Department of the Government of India, has released a new update for Indian Android users, indicating that Android smartphone users are at significant risk of privacy and security breaches. Cert-In has identified multiple vulnerabilities in Android smartphones that could lead …

Govt Issues Major Security Warning For These iPhone, iPad & Mac Users. Know How You Can Protect Yourself
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt Issues Major Security Warning For These iPhone, iPad & Mac Users. Know How You Can Protect Yourself

ABP News  

Apple users in India received a significant alert from the Indian government's nodal security agency this week. Which Devices Are Under Threat Apple Safari version 17.4.1 and older Apple macOS Ventura version 13.6.6 and older Apple macOS Sonoma version 14.4.1 and older Apple visionOS version 1.1.1 and older Apple iOS and iPadOS version 17.4.1 and older Apple iOS and iPadOS …

High Risk Security Alert From The Indian Govt For Android Users: All You Need To Know
11 months, 4 weeks ago

High Risk Security Alert From The Indian Govt For Android Users: All You Need To Know

News 18  

Android users in India have got a new security alert from the nodal security agency of the Indian government which affects millions of Android phones in the country. Android Versions Affected By New Security Risk The note also mentions the Android versions that are affected by the security risk: – Android 12 – Android 12L – Android 13 – Android …

CERT-In issues warning about several vulnerabilities in Android and Mozilla Firefox
11 months, 4 weeks ago

CERT-In issues warning about several vulnerabilities in Android and Mozilla Firefox

India TV News  

CERT-In issues warning about several vulnerabilities in Android and Mozilla Firefox The cyber agency has cautioned that a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a specifically crafted request. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, warned users of multiple vulnerabilities in Android and Mozilla Firefox …

Alert! High severity warning for Apple iPhone and iPad users. Follow these 6 steps to protect your device
1 year ago

Alert! High severity warning for Apple iPhone and iPad users. Follow these 6 steps to protect your device

Hindustan Times  

CERT-In- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team- issued a high severity for Apple iOS and iPad OS devices. The vulnerability can “allow an attacker to trigger denial of service condition, execute arbitrary code, sensitive information disclose and bypass security restrictions on the targeted system”, the warning read. Government has issued a high severity warning for Apple iPhone users. The security risk …

Govt Urges Google Chrome Users To Update Immediately, Issues High Severity Warning
1 year, 1 month ago

Govt Urges Google Chrome Users To Update Immediately, Issues High Severity Warning

ABP News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-risk warning concerning numerous vulnerabilities identified in Google Chrome OS. In its latest security advisory dated February 08, 2024, labelled as CIVN-2024-0031, the government research team has disclosed that the identified vulnerabilities present significant risks to users of Google Chrome OS versions preceding 114.0.5735.350 on the LTS channel. Use after free …

Android 14 and older users beware, your smartphone is at high risk of being hacked
1 year, 2 months ago

Android 14 and older users beware, your smartphone is at high risk of being hacked

India Today  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a critical warning about multiple vulnerabilities in Android versions including 14 and older. In the recent advisory released with the Vulnerability Note the government agency has highlighted multiple vulnerabilities in the Android operating system which if exploited, could allow attackers to steal your sensitive information and gain complete control over your device. …

Govt. issues high-risk alert for Samsung users
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt. issues high-risk alert for Samsung users

The Hindu  

The Indian government’s security advisory from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a warning against multiple vulnerabilities in Samsung phones on December 13. The alert pointed out critical security issues affecting Samsung Mobile Android versions 11, 12, 13 and 14. “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Samsung products that could …

Government's urgent alert: Android 13 users face critical security risks – Learn how to safeguard your device
1 year, 4 months ago

Government's urgent alert: Android 13 users face critical security risks – Learn how to safeguard your device

India TV News  

The Computer Emergency Response Team, which is operating in India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has recently issued a critical warning for the devices which are running on the older Android version. Devices like tablets and smartphones will have to be cautious As per the CERT-In, the highlighted vulnerabilities have been primarily impacting the Android devices which …

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know
1 year, 5 months ago

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know

India TV News  

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know Apple users in India and around the world are urged to stay vigilant and apply these critical updates to keep their devices and data secure from potential security threats. The Computer Emergency Response Team in India has recently issued a high-risk warning to Apple users, highlighting multiple …

Indian Govt issues warning against iPhones and iPads running older OS, advises urgent update
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Govt issues warning against iPhones and iPads running older OS, advises urgent update

India Today  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issued a high-severity warning to Apple users about serious vulnerabilities in multiple Apple products. Apple devices affected by the vulnerabilities â€â Apple iPhone and iPad with iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.1. The affected software includes Apple iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.1, which are commonly used on devices such as iPhone …

Govt issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, here is how you can protect your device
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, here is how you can protect your device

India Today  

In a recent security alert, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has raised the alarm for users of Google Chrome. The warning is designated as CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2023-0295, issued on October 11, 2023, and underscores a series of high-severity vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers and harm the safety and speed of devices using Google Chrome. Affected devices …

Indian Govt Issues Warning For Android Users Because Of This Security Risk
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Govt Issues Warning For Android Users Because Of This Security Risk

News 18  

Indian cyber agency Computer Emergency Response Team in India has found multiple vulnerabilities in Android operating systems, including versions 11, 12.5.12L, and 13. According to cyber experts at CERT-In, these vulnerabilities pose a serious threat as they could potentially be exploited by malicious attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, access sensitive information, and even cause a denial of …

CERT-In flags critical vulnerabilities in Android OS versions: Check details here
1 year, 5 months ago

CERT-In flags critical vulnerabilities in Android OS versions: Check details here

India TV News  

CERT-In flags critical vulnerabilities in Android OS versions: Check details here CERT-In strongly advises Android users to take immediate action to secure their devices. In a recent development, India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has identified several vulnerabilities in Android operating systems, including versions 11, 12.5.12L, and 13. The vulnerability note issued by CERT-In specifies that these weaknesses stem from various parts …

New Security Warning For Android Users From Indian Govt: Protect Your Phones Now!
1 year, 6 months ago

New Security Warning For Android Users From Indian Govt: Protect Your Phones Now!

News 18  

The Indian government has raised a major security warning for Android users in the country, asking them to update their phones right away. While Android users are definitely impacted by the issue, CERT-In clearly states that it has more to do with flaws in the framework of the Google Play System and Qualcomm components. Google has also informed all the …

How to keep safe from Android security risks? High-security warning issued by CRET-In
1 year, 6 months ago

How to keep safe from Android security risks? High-security warning issued by CRET-In

India TV News  

The Computer Emergency Response Team, operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a ‘high’ security risk warning targeting Android smartphone users. The CERT advisory states, "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android which could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges, obtain sensitive information, execute remote code, or cause denial of service conditions on the target …

Indian Govt Warns Android Users About Dangerous Malware: All Details
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Govt Warns Android Users About Dangerous Malware: All Details

News 18  

The Indian government has sent out an advisory that warns about the threat posed by malware called DogeRAT for millions of Android users in the country. The warning also mentions that the malware is being circulated by the hackers through fake version of apps like ChatGPT, Opera Mini browser and even the YouTube premium version, which technically does not exist. …

Indian Govt Warns iPhone And iPad Users Of High-Level Security Flaw, Urgent Update Needed
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian Govt Warns iPhone And iPad Users Of High-Level Security Flaw, Urgent Update Needed

News 18  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a ‘high-level’ security warning for iPhone and iPad users in India—stating that several new vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS could allow hackers to take control of targeted devices. These are the affected software versions: iOS Versions before 16.5.1. iPadOS versions before 16.5.1. iOS versions before 15.7.7 iPadOS versions before 15.7.7 CERT-In has …

CERT-In detects multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome, Edge browsers and Android OS
2 years, 7 months ago

CERT-In detects multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome, Edge browsers and Android OS

The Hindu  

These vulnerabilities can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the targeted systems compromising their security, CERT-In said. Inappropriate implementation of multiple APIs like Managed Device API, nearby share API, fullscreen and extensions API have led to these vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities have also been reported in Use after free in Omnibox, Safe Browsing, Tab Strip, Overview Mode, Nearby Share, Input, …

Govt. of India issues high severity warnings for Apple devices like iPhone, iPad that can be hacked
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt. of India issues high severity warnings for Apple devices like iPhone, iPad that can be hacked

Firstpost  

CERT-In has identified some critical vulnerabilities in some of the most popular devices that Apple sells in India. Security researchers have found a number of severe vulnerabilities in some very popular Apple products that could enable hackers to take control of their devices and use data obtained from these devices for rather nefarious activities. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, …

Malware Alert For Android Users! Trojan Masked As I-T Refund Attacks Customers Of 27 Indian Banks
3 years, 6 months ago

Malware Alert For Android Users! Trojan Masked As I-T Refund Attacks Customers Of 27 Indian Banks

ABP News  

A Trojan malware has been detected which is attacking Indian bank customers who are using Android phones. The new malware is impersonating as an "income tax refund" that can "effectively jeopardise the privacy of sensitive customer data and result in large-scale attacks and financial frauds", the CERT-In said on Tuesday. "Drinik started as a primitive SMS stealer back in year …

Government asks iPhone, iPad users in India to update their devices immediately
3 years, 7 months ago

Government asks iPhone, iPad users in India to update their devices immediately

Firstpost  

The government of India’s official IT security organisation CERT-In has warned Apple users to update their iPhones and iPads as soon as possible. Apple had recently released iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 updates that fix a memory corruption zero-day vulnerability. Going by the CERT-In report, exploitation of this vulnerability could let a remote attacker with kernel privileges execute arbitrary code …

CERT-In warns against 'multiple vulnerabilities' in WhatsApp that could allow a remote hacker to access data
3 years, 11 months ago

CERT-In warns against 'multiple vulnerabilities' in WhatsApp that could allow a remote hacker to access data

Firstpost  

The Indian cyber security agency CERT-In has cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in the popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information. A “high” severity rating advisory issued by the CERT-In, or the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, said the vulnerability has been detected in software that has “WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for Android …

Indian Cyber Agency CERT-In Issues Advisory to WhatsApp Users Over App's Vulnerable Nature
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian Cyber Agency CERT-In Issues Advisory to WhatsApp Users Over App's Vulnerable Nature

News 18  

India’s cyber security agency CERT-In has cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in the popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information. It said that the vulnerability has been detected in software that has “WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.21.32.” The CERT-In …

CERT-In issues advisory for Android users, says those not on latest version are at risk of being spied on
4 years, 9 months ago

CERT-In issues advisory for Android users, says those not on latest version are at risk of being spied on

Firstpost  

CERT-In says successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow attackers to gain access to a user’s login credentials, SMS, photos, and phone conversations. Stating that systems affected are Android OS versions prior to 10.0, CERT-In has said : An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability named ‘StrandHogg 2.0’ has been reported in the Google Android due to confused deputy flaw in the …

Georgia Tech researchers discover combination of Android features that makes the OS vulnerable
7 years, 10 months ago

Georgia Tech researchers discover combination of Android features that makes the OS vulnerable

Firstpost  

Researchers from the Georgia Tech university have discovered an Android vulnerability that cannot be easily fixed. Instead, the vulnerability originates from a combination of features in the operating system, which makes it far more difficult to fix than a conventional security update. The vulnerability could lead to a new class of malicious strikes, which the researchers have dubbed as “ …

Beware! Indian Android users second most vulnerable to malware attack
9 years, 2 months ago

Beware! Indian Android users second most vulnerable to malware attack

India TV News  

New Delhi: India is not only home to one of the largest smartphone userbase, but also the second most affected in terms of Android malware with close to one million devices being infected in 2015, a report by Cheetah Mobile Security today said. In 2015, over 800,000 Android users were affected by malicious promotion malwares, while mobile payment viruses caused …

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