Threat 3 of 5
Outdated software and spyware
Updates fix known flaws. Skip them, and those gaps stay open to attackers.
By the numbers
30%+
of Android phones run versions that no longer get security updates.
Digital Information World
21%
of security incidents exploit a known software flaw.
Real example
The "zero-click" message
In 2025, a message installed spyware without even being opened. Only updated phones were safe.
How to prevent it
Switch on automatic updates
Phase out old devices
Move fast on urgent patches