Android have just released details of the vulnerabilities that were patches in its update released at the beginning of the month which appear to be currently exploited.
These vulnerabilities exist in Android versions 8.1 through to 11 and can permit the complete take-over of the device.
This demonstrates why users should only use mobile devices and tablets that are supported by the manufacturer for security updates and ensure that when updates that are released, are applied as soon as possible.
To see how to check and update your android device, see the following:
https://support.google.com/android/answer/7680439
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