Android users alert: Millions of phones, tablets and smartwatches at risk of hacking in India, update now

The Indian government has issued a cybersecurity warning for Android users, saying that millions of smartphones, tablets and smartwatches could be at risk of hacking due to several security flaws. The alert was released by the national cybersecurity agency, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which monitors cyber threats in the country.

According to the agency, these weaknesses in the Android system could allow hackers to break into devices and access personal data. Because Android powers a huge number of devices in India, the warning could affect a large number of users. The government has advised people to update their devices as soon as possible.