…Mobile Google Messages may soon gain a new shield against SMS blasters A recent beta update reveals code for a dedicated protection feature to thwart localized phishing scams. By • March 10, 2026…
…For now, Kleidermacher says he hopes the feature will play a role in protecting people from a type of scam that can fool anyone—with potentially disastrous consequences. “Some of these attacks…
…Additional protection against social engineering attacks: Scammers may manipulate users into disabling Play Protect during calls to download malicious Internet-sideloaded apps. To prevent this, the Play Protect app scanning toggle is…
…In 2025, we blocked 266 million risky installation attempts and helped protect users from 872,000 unique, high-risk applications. In-call scam protection: We also introduced new protections to combat social…
Hi Reddit, We just wrapped up The Android Show | I/O Edition, and a core theme of the show was how we’re making your phone more helpful so that you can spend less time looking at it and more time living your life. To mak…
Hi Reddit! Today, we're announcing a bunch of new Android features as part of the latest Android Drop, bringing Quick Share’s cross-platform sharing capabilities to more devices, a new security tool for detecting phone s…
…The preliminary ruling came in a case flagged by The Decoder , where two publishers found that Google’s AI Overviews incorrectly linked them to scams and other sketchy business practices. After smearing…
…Android 17 is getting smarter scam and threat protection Google says Android devices already offer better scam and fraud protection than iPhones, and with Android 17, the company is taking things even…
…Security & Privacy [Phone] With the new update, a scam prevention feature automatically ends calls that impersonate supported bank phone numbers. [Phone] You’ll get an improved experience for Advanced Protection features. Utilities…
…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. By…
…Security & Privacy [Phone] With the new update, a scam prevention feature automatically ends calls that impersonate supported bank phone numbers. [Phone] You’ll get an improved experience for Advanced Protection features. Utilities…
…Google used it to introduce Android 16, Wear OS 6, a major Android design refresh, expanded Gemini features across devices and new safety tools meant to protect users from scams and other…