Alert: Indian government issued a big alert regarding Android users, your data may be in danger..

The Indian government has issued an important security warning for crores of Android users. This alert is especially for those mobile devices that run on Qualcomm chipsets. This warning has been issued by CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team), which states that serious security vulnerabilities have been found in these devices. These flaws were first revealed by the Google Threat Analysis Group.

The threat of breaching your phone's security

According to the CERT-In report, cybercriminals can break into your device by taking advantage of these vulnerabilities. They can steal your personal information, access sensitive data, and completely hack your phone through arbitrary code.

Which Qualcomm chipsets are at risk?

The security bulletin issued this month has been placed in the 'high risk' category. According to the report, several major vulnerabilities have been found in many popular chipsets, GPUs, and Wi-Fi modems of Qualcomm. These include major and latest processors like Snapdragon 480+ 5G, Snapdragon 662, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Qualcomm has taken the threat seriously and has alerted all its partners, device manufacturers, users, and business clients.

What steps has Qualcomm taken?

According to CERT-In, Qualcomm is aware of these flaws and it is estimated that some of these security vulnerabilities have already been exploited by some cybercriminals. Qualcomm is currently actively working to fix these bugs and is releasing its security patches from time to time.

What are the important steps for Android users?

If your smartphone is based on Qualcomm's chipset, then this is the time to be cautious. You are advised to install the May 2025 Android Security Patch immediately. This security patch can protect your device from these dangerous flaws and reduce the risk of hacking to a great extent.

Here's how to update your phone:

- Go to your phone's Settings.

- Scroll down and select System Updates.

- Tap Check for update.

- If a new update is available, click Install.

- Reboot the phone after the update.

Once this process is complete, your smartphone will be secured with the latest security update and will protect you against cyber threats.