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Google has rolled out its December security update.
The update patches 107 security vulnerabilities.
Two of the security flaws may have already been exploited.
Constantly keeping all your hardware and software updated can be a major pain in the neck. But there are some updates you shouldn't ignore if you want to protect yourself from active security threats. That's certainly the case with the latest Android update from Google.
December 2025 Android Security Bulletin
Released on Monday, the December 2025 Android Security Bulletin squashes a whopping 107 security bugs. Impacting all versions of Android from 13 through 16, most of the vulnerabilities have been assessed as High severity, with some ranked as Moderate. But several are considered Critical, which means they're particularly nasty.
Also: Google just gave Android users several compelling reasons to stay (including this scam tool)
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