Serious warning from CERT-In for Android users, risk of hacking

According to a report by the AajTak website, a serious security alert has been issued by a government agency for millions of smartphone users across the country. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued this warning. A major risk of cyber hacking is looming over several smartphone users, and users have been specifically advised to update their devices immediately to stay safe from this risk.

According to the report, if you are using an Android smartphone and using certain versions in it, you need to be extremely careful. Users operating on Android 14, 15, 16, 16 QPR 2, and the latest Android 17 operating systems may fall victim to this risk. The names of all these operating system users are included in this warning.

A critical vulnerability note has been issued by the cyber security agency CERT-In on 4 November 2026, bearing the number CIVN-2026-0536. Through this note, smartphone users have been recommended to update their devices immediately to protect themselves from potential cyber attacks.

It has been clarified in this advisory that serious security flaws exist in several key components of Android. These flaws have been found in the framework and system-related parts of the smartphone. Hackers can easily hack the smartphone by misusing these mobile flaws. Once the hacking is successful, they can make users click on some harmful or fake links or have them download a suspicious application. After completing this process, hackers can also empty the bank account of the users.

A new update has already been released by Google to fix these serious security flaws. Google had shared detailed information regarding all these security flaws in its Android Security Bulletin on 2 November 2026. The company has also released special security patches to provide a permanent solution to these flaws. It is extremely essential for smartphone users to always keep their phone's operating system and security updates up to date.

Explaining the process of updating your mobile phone, the report stated that one first has to go to the settings of their smartphone. Then, by going to the system or software update section, one has to click on the 'Check for updates' option. If any new software update is available in the phone, it should be immediately downloaded and installed so that the phone can remain secure.