We know that the digital world is a battlefield. Google, our hero in this story, recently relieved an important question: the need for more frequent security updates for Android devices. But why is it so important? And how does it affect us? So often we blame the wrong "people" for late updates, yet this time Google points the finger at the culprits. Let's see the details.
Google launches an appeal: we need more security updates and faster
Security updates are like organs of our devices. They protect our smartphones and tablets from external threats, making them stronger and more resistant. But like any organ, it needs to be taken care of regularly. And this is where Google comes into play.
Google recently released a document highlighting the cyber threats that have emerged over the past year. Among various analyses, the company's researchers expressed concern about the slow release of security updates for Android devices. In some cases, updates have been made available, but manufacturers have not applied the necessary fixes for their users. This delay allows known vulnerabilities to function as serious security breaches, since there is no fix readily available to the user.
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One cited example is the vulnerability discovered in Arm's Mali GPU, which it has took nine months to correct. This delay allowed hackers to actively exploit this security breach, putting the security of users' devices at risk.
Google, therefore, is asking smartphone manufacturers to release security updates more often. Not only will this protect our devices better, but it will also help us sleep more peacefully, knowing that our data is safe. So, next time we see an update notification on our android device let's not ignore it. It could be the organ that our device needs to fight against cyber threats.
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