Google has just released an Android Security Bulletin and users should take note.
The announcement has revealed several security vulnerabilities that Google has released patches for.
To get the vulnerabilities fixed you’ll need to make sure your Android device is up to date.
Google says its Android System has been affected by 16 different flaws.
Two of those have been rated as “critical.”
It also announced a further 41 different security issues and four of those were also rated as “critical.”
Updating is important so hackers don’t exploit these known vulnerabilities to access your device and personal information.
Smartphones are full of data that hackers aim to steal including bank information and passwords.
Google said in its report: “We encourage all users to update to the latest version of Android where possible.”
Updates don’t always get installed automatically on Android devices.
So, users will have to check the updates option in Settings to run a manual check.
How do I check for an update on my Android?
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Near the bottom, tap System > System update.
- You’ll see your update status.
- Follow any steps on the screen.
