Zero-Click Android Threat: Your Phone Can Be Hacked Without Any Link

• CERT-In has issued a serious warning for Android users regarding a new 'zero-click' cyber threat.
• This threat allows hackers to take control of your phone remotely without the user clicking any link or downloading files.
• The vulnerability stems from a technical flaw in Google's Android system's 'Dolby Digital Plus (DD+)' unified decoder.
• Google has acknowledged this 'critical' vulnerability, which was present in older Dolby decoder versions (4.5 and 4.13).
• Users are advised to immediately update their software to the January 2026 security patch to protect their devices.

Why It Matters: Android users face a critical 'zero-click' hacking threat; immediate software updates are essential for protection.