Android users urged to update app immediately
Smartphone and tablet users running on the Android system have been urged to download a new update from Google, addressing significant vulnerabilities in the devices.
Stay Smart Online, a government initiative promoting the safe use of technology, called on Android users to update their devices, giving the warning a “High Alert”.
The government body wrote, “The vulnerabilities include several in the code that handles media files on Android devices, such as videos, pictures and MMS. An attacker could send a malicious file to a victim that corrupts an Android device’s memory. This may enable them to run their own code on the victim’s device. The attackers code could then install advertisements, download malicious apps or steal information from the device.
“These vulnerabilities also highlight the need to remain vigilant when browsing the internet or downloading files onto your smartphone. Be careful what you download and browse only trustworthy websites. In addition, never open attachments on emails from unknown senders.”
Are you an Android user? Do you generally update your apps?