Samsung has released a major security update fixing a glitch with the Android operating system that could put devices at risk from hackers. The flaw could allow criminals to install malware remotely and steal passwords and usernames.
The update also fixes 39 bugs from Google and another 11 that are specific to Samsung devices, reports The Mirror. Google says it advised all smartphone manufacturers about the issue before it released its own patch at the start of the month and now Samsung is one of the first firms to push out its own update.
Confirming the news in its latest security notes, Samsung said: "Samsung Mobile is releasing a maintenance release for major flagship models as part of monthly Security Maintenance Release (SMR) process. This SMR package includes patches from Google and Samsung. Google patches include patches up to Android Security Bulletin – March 2023 package."
