Latest Android patch addresses actively exploited vulnerabilities

7 July  2023.

Hacker News report that Google has "released its monthly security updates for the Android operating system, addressing 46 new software vulnerabilities. Among these, three vulnerabilities have been identified as actively exploited in targeted attacks."

Note:

"the impact of the addressed vulnerabilities may extend beyond the supported Android versions (11, 12, and 13), potentially affecting older OS versions no longer receive official support."

Are you using a mobile device with an out of date operating system?

Only the most recent operating systems usually receive bug fix and security updates from developers.

If using an old device with an old operating system, avoid using it to transact with your Joomla! CMS dashboard.

Your website's user credentials could otherwise by avoidably compromised.

Read more: Google releases Android patch for 3 actively exploited vulnerabilities.

Update Android to the latest release

By default your mobile device using Android should update automatically.

But to be on the safe side, you should still check you are using the latest release.

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Protect Your Web Connection

The security and privacy settings of most applications used to connect to the web do not by default offer much protection at all.

It is hoped the pointers provided in this article will help you address the lax default settings of the applications you use.

And in so doing protect your Personal Data, your Hosting Account and your Website from being compromised by hackers.

Read more: Protect Your Web Connection.