Google Unveils Advanced Android Security
Israa Farhan
In a strategic move ahead of Google I/O, Google has announced a comprehensive suite of new security and privacy features for Android, designed to safeguard users against rising threats including scams, theft, and unauthorized access.
Unveiled at the Android Show on Tuesday, these enhancements span call protection, screen sharing, messaging, app permissions, and device access.
The core objective is to shield users from social engineering tactics, ensure data integrity in cases of device theft or compromise, and strengthen on-device defense mechanisms.
To counter phone scams, Android 16 introduces real-time intervention tools. These include blocking high-risk actions while users are engaged in calls with unknown numbers.
Additionally, Android 6 and above will now prevent users from disabling Google Play Protect during such interactions, ensuring continuous malware scanning.
Screen-sharing protections are also being upgraded. Android will now prompt users to stop screen sharing once a call ends. In the UK, Google is piloting fraud prevention warnings with select banks.
Devices running Android 11 or newer will display alert screens if a user opens a banking app while screen sharing with an unverified number, offering a one-tap option to halt the session.
Google Messages is receiving enhanced AI-powered scam detection, originally launched in March.
The updated system now
identifies
a broader range of fraud scenarios, such as cryptocurrency scams, gift card fraud, billing hoaxes, financial impersonation, and tech support cons.
To reinforce secure communications, Google Contacts will soon feature contact verification using QR codes or screen-matching codes.
These verified keys confirm end-to-end encryption in Google Messages. If a SIM swap attack occurs and the attacker uses a new device, the recipient will see the verification status marked as unverified. This feature is expected to roll out later this summer for Android 10 and newer.
In another critical update, Android 16 will introduce a new security challenge to block unauthorized remote access. Additionally, one-time passwords will remain hidden unless the device is recently unlocked and connected to Wi-Fi.
Google Play Protect is also expanding its real-time app detection capabilities. New on-device rules will target apps with deceptive behaviors such as icon manipulation. This live protection feature will launch in the coming months for Pixel 6 and newer devices.
Furthermore, Google's Advanced Protection Mode is receiving upgraded on-device defenses.
A new Find My Hub feature will also debut, enabling users to track personal items, friends, and family with greater precision.
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