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\n\t\tGoogle has warned of two vulnerabilities in its system (Picture: Jaque Silva\/SOPA Images\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tGoogle has warned of two vulnerabilities in its system (Picture: Jaque Silva\/SOPA Images\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n
Google<\/a> has urged Android users to act now to avoid hackers exploiting flaws in its software.<\/p>\n The company issued a critical warning for all Android users, confirming that two high-severity vulnerabilities have been identified. <\/p>\n An Android<\/a> Security Bulletin said the most severe of these issues was a \u2018critical security vulnerability\u2019 that allowed hackers to exploit Android phones without \u2018interaction\u2019 with the phone\u2019s user.<\/p>\n This puts the phone owner\u2019s data and device at risk.<\/p>\n \t\t Android regularly releases software updates to keep their customers\u2019 security up to scratch, and provide new features. However, cyber criminals can sometimes find flaws in the system that leave users vulnerable to attack.<\/p>\n The current flaws had been given the dreaded \u2018zero-day\u2019 rating, meaning hackers had already found the vulnerabilities and were actively exploiting them \u2013 and that Android users had no time to waste, according to The Express<\/a>. <\/p>\n Millions of people are now being urged to update their phones<\/a>\u2019 operating system (OS) immediately to remain protected from cyber crooks.<\/p>\n What has Google said about the Android attacks?<\/p>\n Google has urged its users to stay on the lookout for the latest version of its operating system and to download it immediately to fix the serious bugs.<\/p>\n The company said update it part of Android\u2019s standard monthly updates which works to keep Android users safe and protect their devices.<\/p>\n Google told Metro: \u2018As a best security practice, we always recommended users ensure they have installed the latest software updates available for their device.\u2019<\/p>\n Google\u2019s own-brand Pixel phones should receive the update almost immediately, while other devices such as those made by Samsung<\/a> may take a longer to receive the changes.<\/p>\n \t\t Android users should look to update their operating system immediately to fix the flaws and stop hackers from being able to compromise their device.<\/p>\n To do this, users can go to their Setting app, open the System tab and click Software updates. Users can then follow on-screen instructions.<\/p>\n Adam Boynton, senior security manager at software firm Jamf, said it was \u2018crucial\u2019 that Android users act fast.<\/p>\n \u2018Despite being only targeted attacks, with these vulnerabilities being under active exploitation, we strongly recommend that all users update their OS immediately,\u2019 he told the Express.<\/p>\n Some older Android devices cannot run newer Android OS updates. Owners of older devices are encouraged to upgrade their phones if they cannot update their software.<\/p>\n Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more stories like this, check our news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Close](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_223398719-6aa4.jpg\")
\n\t\tSecurity experts have urged users to act quickly (Picture: Nicolas Economou\/NurPhoto\/REX\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_220012738-c4c4.jpg\")
\n\t\tHackers are currently exploiting Android devices (Picture: Anadolu)
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