US EditionGoogle issues big warning: Android phones running old software face serious security risk
Nearly 42% of Android phones run outdated software, exposing users to malware and spyware, with roughly one billion devices unsupported, Google warns.
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Google issues big warning: Android phones running old software face serious security risk
Google’s sounding the alarm, as millions of Android users are at risk, all because of outdated software. If you are still using an older Android phone, you’re basically inviting malware and spyware through the front door. The numbers are wild—almost half of all Android devices out there are running on old versions, and that’s a huge problem. How is old Android software exposed to threats? If your phone’s still on Android 13 or anything older, yo…
Nearly half of all Android smartphones no longer receive security patches. More than a billion devices worldwide are vulnerable and at the mercy of cybercriminals. Here's why.
Google Issues Crisis Alert: 1 Billion Android Users Caught in “Security Dead Zone” - Business League
On February 9, 2026, Google released a stark warning that has sent shockwaves through the mobile industry. According to internal distribution data, more than one billion Android users are currently operating devices that no longer receive critical security protection. The report, first highlighted by Forbes, reveals that while Google continues to innovate with the upcoming Android 17, the “tail” of the Android ecosystem is becoming a playground …
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - According to information from Google, more than 40% of Android phones are facing the risk of attacks related to malware and some new types of spyware.
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