Google is delivering a warning to Android users about a crucial zero-day exploit in the wild. The issue can reportedly allow an attacker to cause widespread software instability and more if they've gained access to your phone.

Android security updates patch 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild.

Privacy-focused GrapheneOS says it's likely that one of the bugs was 'exploited by forensic data extraction tools' frequently used by investigators trying to unlock suspects' phones.

There are a raft of high-severity updated included within the update, and Google emphasizes that “exploitation for many issues on Android is made more difficult by enhancements in newer versions of the Android platform,

Also, Netgear fixes critical router, access point vulnerabilities Google has released its February Android security updates, including a fix for a high-severity kernel-level vulnerability, which is suspected to be in use by targeted exploits.

The latest round of Android security updates contain fixes for 48 vulnerabilities including a zero-day kernel vulnerability and a critical flaw in Qualcomm’s wireless chips.