Google has just released February’s Android security update, and this one comes with a zero-day sting in the tail. “There are indications,” Google warns, that a vulnerability within Android’s core “may be under limited, targeted exploitation.“ Put more simple, you need to update your phone as soon as the new software is released.

Google is delivering a warning to Android users about a crucial zero-day exploit in the wild. The issue can reportedly allow an attacker to cause widespread software instability and more if they've gained access to your phone.

Google provides regular updates to the Android ecosystem by pushing updates through Google Play Services, the Google Play Store, and at a system level in order to improve and secure your devices. They do this alongside the regular over-the-air updates you

Google has recently announced the February 2025 Google Pixel update and one of the fixes mentioned in the changelog is aimed at Android Auto users.

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Privacy-focused GrapheneOS says it's likely that one of the bugs was 'exploited by forensic data extraction tools' frequently used by investigators trying to unlock suspects' phones.

Google recently released the February 2025 security bulletin, warning users about identifying a zero-day vulnerability within Android. That vulnerability could reportedly lead to limited, targeted exploitation.