Google has introduced various security features for Android users to protect against scams and malware. Key enhancements include:
1. Protection against scam calls with warnings and blocking actions related to disabling Google Play Protect, sideloading apps, and granting accessibility permissions. Screen sharing reminders will be provided on devices running Android 6 or higher.
2. In-call protections for banking apps, alerting users to potential risks when sharing screens with unknown callers, available for participating banks on devices running Android 11 or higher.
3. Improved scam detection in Google Messages, targeting various types of scams, including job scams, cryptocurrency scams, and technical support scams.
4. The Key Verifier tool for verifying contact identities through public encryption keys, ensuring private conversations.
5. Enhanced mobile theft protection with the Identity Check tool expanding to more devices running Android 16, reinforced protections against unauthorized factory resets, and hidden one-time passwords on the lock screen.
6. An Advanced Protection Program for targeted attacks, cryptographically verifying login operations on devices running Android 16.
7. Improvements to Google Play Protect, utilizing new on-device rules for malware detection and providing warnings about potentially malicious apps.
8. Ongoing commitment to enhancing overall Android security with each new version and updates to Google Play services.