Technology • Jul 02, 2025

Xiaomi devices vulnerable to security flaw: Indian government warns

Heads up, Xiaomi fans: India's top cybersecurity agency (CERT-In) just flagged a serious flaw in the Mi Connect Service app.
This glitch puts smartphones, TVs, and laptops at risk by letting hackers sneak in without much effort.
The alert dropped on July 1, 2025.

TL;DR

How serious is the flaw?

The vulnerability affects Mi Connect Service app versions 3.1.895.10 and below.
Attackers could access your device or mess with your data—even if you don't click anything.

How to update your app

CERT-In says: check your Mi Connect app version and update ASAP if it's not current.
No attacks have been reported yet, but skipping this update could leave your info wide open—so better safe than sorry!