Google Warns 40% of Android Phones at Risk

Google has announced that 40% of Android phones worldwide are at risk of new cyberattacks.

The company confirmed that phones running Android 12 or older cannot handle these attacks. Only 58% of devices still receive security support from Google.

Recent data shows the latest Android 16 is on just 7.5% of phones. Android 15 runs on 19.3%, Android 14 on 17.9%, and Android 13 on 13.9%.

These versions are critical because Google no longer provides security updates for Android 12 or earlier. Over 40% of phones remain unsupported and vulnerable.

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More than one billion users face a risk with no way to secure their devices through updates.

Apple faces fewer issues, as most iPhones will upgrade to iOS 26 in the coming months. Only a small number of iPhones are fully unsupported.

If your Android phone cannot update to Android 13 or newer, consider seriously replacing it. Keeping your device updated is essential to prevent cyberattacks.