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Android to add new anti-theft and data protection features
2024-05-15 20:10

Google is introducing multiple anti-theft and data protection features later this year, some available only for Android 15+ devices, while others will roll out to billions of devices running Android 10 and later. To protect your personal and sensitive data if your device is stolen or lost, a new AI-powered automated screen lock named Theft Detection Lock will lock the screen if it detects abrupt motions associated with theft attempts, like thieves snatching your device out of your hand.

Android 15, Google Play Protect get new anti-malware and anti-fraud features
2024-05-15 19:53

Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play Protect that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users' devices. "Today, we're announcing more new fraud and scam protection features coming in Android 15 and Google Play services updates later this year to help better protect users around the world," reads a Google blog post from Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy.

Android 15, Google Play get new anti-malware and anti-fraud features
2024-05-15 19:53

Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users' devices. "Today, we're announcing more new fraud and scam protection features coming in Android 15 and Google Play services updates later this year to help better protect users around the world," reads a Google blog post from Dave Kleidermacher, VP Engineering, Android Security and Privacy.

Android 15 Rolls Out Advanced Features to Protect Users from Scams and Malicious Apps
2024-05-15 17:00

Google is unveiling a set of new features in Android 15 to prevent malicious apps installed on the device from capturing sensitive data. This constitutes an update to the Play Integrity API that...

Google Launches AI-Powered Theft and Data Protection Features for Android Devices
2024-05-15 17:00

Google has announced a slew of privacy and security features in Android, including a suite of advanced protection features to help secure users' devices and data in the event of a theft. These...

How to Set Up & Use a VPN on Android (A Step-by-Step Guide)
2024-05-15 11:10

Trying to configure or set up a VPN on your Android? Learn how to get started with our step-by-step guide.

Apple and Google add alerts for unknown Bluetooth trackers to iOS, Android
2024-05-14 15:07

On Monday, Apple and Google jointly announced a new privacy feature that warns Android and iOS users when an unknown Bluetooth tracking device travels with them. Named Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers, the new feature started rolling out yesterday on Apple devices as part of iOS 17.5 and to Google users on Android 6.0+ devices.

Malicious Android Apps Pose as Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, to Steal Credentials
2024-05-10 10:21

Malicious Android apps masquerading as Google, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter) have been observed to steal users' credentials from compromised devices. "This malware uses...

Xiaomi Android Devices Hit by Multiple Flaws Across Apps and System Components
2024-05-06 10:03

Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in various applications and system components within Xiaomi devices running Android. "The vulnerabilities in Xiaomi led to access to arbitrary...

Finland warns of Android malware attacks breaching bank accounts
2024-05-05 14:19

Finland's Transport and Communications Agency is warning about an ongoing Android malware campaign attempting to breach online bank accounts. The McAfee app is malware that will allow threat actors to breach victim's bank accounts.