Your Android device can be at risk of getting hacked: Read this

A new vulnerability has been identified by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). This can affect users who are still using Android versions prior to 12, and versions 12L, 13, and 14. In the same regard, the agency has issued a high-severity risk alert. Because of the bugs, hackers can easily get a hold of your data. Read along to discover the risk and how you can deal with it.

As per CERT-In, vulnerabilities have been spotted in various components, including the Android Framework, System, Google Play system updates, Kernel, and components from Arm, MediaTek, Imagination Technologies, and Qualcomm. So if you’re using any of these devices on the above-mentioned Android versions, then you’re at risk.

If hackers get access to your devices because of these bugs then they can easily take control of your devices in their hands. Hackers can then steal and misuse all the sensitive personal data stored on your devices.

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Tips to avoid these risks

• According to CERT-In, users should check their Android versions at the earliest and update to the latest Android versions.
• Further, users should also regularly check their devices for available system updates.
• Users should avoid downloading apps from fishy sources. Always use trusted sources like the Google Play Store and avoid third-party sources.
• Users should enable automatic updates for both the operating system and apps.
• Users can also use trustworthy security software to detect and block malicious activities.
• Data backups must be done regularly to make sure that information can be restored if a device is compromised.
• Users should also never click on untrustworthy messages and unknown links.
• Users should also monitor their devices for sudden slowdowns or unfamiliar apps.

It is very difficult to deal with scams these days and by following these steps you can at least stay on the safer side.