Indian government issues high risk alert for Android users, personal data may be leaked, know ways to avoid it

By News Update On Nov 27, 2024

CERT-In has issued a high risk alert for Android 15 users. Government cyber security agency CERT-In has informed about many threats in the operating system. By taking advantage of these vulnerabilities, hackers can easily access the data of users' Android devices and destabilize the system.

Users of these Android devices may be at risk

A government agency found flaws in these Android versions

android 12
Android 12L
android 13
android 14
android 15

CERT-In has taken some preventive measures

Android updates: Install security updates released by Google and device manufacturers. For this, click on Settings > System Upgrade > Updates option for device update.

Download apps from trusted sources: Always install apps from Google Play Store. Don't sideload apps from unverified platforms.

Check app permissions: Close any app that doesn't require permissions. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for some apps.

Turn on device encryption: Use device encryption to protect your device and data.