What has happened?

Google has reported serious security vulnerabilities in the Android operating system. These vulnerabilities are actively being exploited by cyber attackers and could potentially lead to system compromise and data loss/leakage.

Which versions of Android are affected?

• Android operating system version 13 or earlier.

What do I need to do?

Check and ensure that you have the latest version of the Android operating system installed on your devices. If not, update it immediately to the latest version by going to Settings > System > System Update.

Detailed instructions are available at https://support.google.com/android/answer/7680439.

Need more information?

Please refer to the official advisory from SingCERT: https://www.csa.gov.sg/alerts-advisories/alerts/2023/al-2023-093

Please contact NUS IT Care at 6516 2080 or ITCare@nus.edu.sg should you have any queries.

 

 

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