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Technologically speaking, the COVID-19 pandemic made Americans more connected than ever. From smart TVs and internet-enabled toys to game consoles, the average home today has 25 connected devices — more than twice as many as in 2019.

This profusion of technology comes at a cost: A gushing river of electronic waste. Gadgets are the fastest-growing category of trash, as well as the most polluting. Old devices are liable to leach toxic chemicals or catch fire. Recycling rates are dismal: Less than one-fifth of electronics is typically recycled every year.

“Globally, we’re generating e-waste that weighs as much as 100 blue

Despite Google‘s attempt at pushing regular security updates and patches to these devices, there have been instances where Android has made some serious headlines about security lapses.
Recently, CERT-In has issued a new “high severity” warning for Android users. The government body has mentioned that “multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android which could be exploited by an attacker to obtain sensitive information, gain elevated privileges and cause denial of service on the targeted system”.
For those unaware, CERT-In is a government body responsible for addressing and managing cybersecurity threats, has flagged these vulnerabilities as high-risk and is