Google Just Patched a Major Android Security Flaw Already Being Exploited

Android updates often come with a bunch of security patches and bug fixes as standard, few of which ever get much attention, but the latest security update pushed out by Google is noteworthy: It addresses a vulnerability that may have already been exploited in the wild, which makes it even more important to update your devices as soon as possible.

The vulnerability has been logged under the name CVE-2024-36971, and Google says it "may be under limited, targeted exploitation." In other words...