… A new Verified caller feature could deliver similar protections, but even when using other phone apps. Verified calls would also help protect against spoofed calls from DNO, or do-not-originate numbers. …
… In light of the evolving threat landscape and the increasingly sophisticated tricks bad actors use to trap Android users, Google is making some welcome updates to existing Android features, including scam call protection, Live Threat Detection, Theft Protection, and others. …
… Mobile Google's got an easy new way to keep you safe from scam calls The clever new system is built on the backbone of RCS. By • 10 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Google TL;DR Google is introducing a new RCS-based method for verifying the identity of incoming callers. …
… However, spam call protection, spam detection, and Call Screen are particularly neat tools against marketing calls and scams. Now, it looks like Google is working on another layer of protection against malicious callers. …
… It also targets a very specific form of scam, where scammers pressure targets to install malware as part of a fake emergency. …
… General technology Privacy and security This browser extension warns you about sketchiness from your favorite add-ons Under New Management is a low-effort way to protect yourself from extension scams. …
… And if it detects anything suspicious, it can warn you and even automatically remove the app. There are also features like Android Safe Browsing that scan for malicious links in real time to protect you from viruses and phishing scams. …
… Frustrated by the experience, the Pixel customer went so far as to call Google’s warranty process “a scam.” To Google’s credit, the official Made by Google X account publicly responded , apologizing and asking for additional details via direct messages. …
… It powers important security capabilities like scam detection and developer APIs without sending your data to the cloud. While this requires some local space on the desktop to run, the model will automatically uninstall if the device is low on resources. …
… SMS OTP Protection With Android 17 Beta 2, Google is expanding its SMS OTP protection by automatically delaying access to SMS messages with OTP for apps that aren’t the intended recipient or the default SMS handler app. …