Alert: All Android smartphone users are targeted by hackers, government warns...

India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has once again warned Android users of a serious risk. This warning specifically targets new Android 15 users. According to the government cybersecurity agency, several flaws have been found in the Android operating system, which can be exploited by hackers. With the help of these flaws, hackers can gain unauthorized access to the device, system instability, and even reset the device completely.

Affected Android Versions

Android 12

Android 12L

Android 13

Android 14

Android 15

What are the problems in Android?

The source of these flaws has been found in various parts of the Android ecosystem. These include parts made by third-party vendors such as Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, and Qualcomm. Both open-source and proprietary software are affected by these flaws, making the situation even more serious.

How can these flaws be misused by hackers?

Data Theft: Attackers can gain unauthorized access to personal or corporate data stored in the device.
System Instability: Abuse of these vulnerabilities can cause the device to crash frequently.
Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks: Hackers can induce a DoS condition to disable the device.