The Indian government has issued an important security warning for Android users. Millions of Android devices are at risk of cyber attacks. The government has advised users to be vigilant and take some necessary steps to increase the security of their devices.

The Indian government has issued a major security alert that relates to Android devices running on various Qualcomm chipsets. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has been entrusted with the responsibility of warning users in the country. Qualcomm has a detailed report on the security issues that were first discovered and reported by Google's Threat Analysis Group.

The security agency has also stated that the latest update can prevent attackers from obtaining sensitive information and inserting arbitrary code on your phone.

This month's security bulletin has a high severity rating and talks about several vulnerabilities reported in Qualcomm chipsets that power phones, GPUs, Wi-Fi modems, and more. The note states that Qualcomm chipsets power a variety of devices with advanced connectivity, AI, and processing capabilities. Several vulnerabilities have been identified in these Qualcomm products.

Qualcomm has warned all its handset partners, end consumers, and enterprise divisions about the list of potential threats. The company has also shared details of Snapdragon chipsets and modems that are affected by these vulnerabilities and require immediate attention.

We sorted out these details and found that popular chipsets like Snapdragon 480+ 5G, Snapdragon 662, 8 Gen 2, and even the 2024 flagship 8 Gen 3 are included in the list of 'affected chipsets'.

You should receive the May 2025 security update that can handle these vulnerabilities and keep your device safe from potential hacking attempts. Android users can update to the latest version by doing the following: 1. Go to Settings, 2. Scroll down to System updates, 3. Check for new updates, 4. Install the new version, 5. Reboot the device.

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