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Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft
- Google announced new security and privacy features for Android at the Android Show, including protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, device access, and system-level permissions.
- The aim is to protect users from scams, secure their details if a device is stolen, and enhance device security against various attacks.
- Actions like tapping on unsafe links or downloading unknown apps are blocked to protect users from potential scams during a call.
- New features include preventing side-loading apps from unverified sources and ensuring users cannot disable Google Play Protect while on a call.
- Google is adding screen-sharing protection and testing warning screens with select banks to prevent fraud through screen-sharing.
- Enhancements in Google Messages now include AI-based detection of various scam types and adding verification keys for encrypted conversations.
- Theft protection measures include Identity Check protection, biometric authentication for critical settings, and better protection for Factory Reset.
- Additional features include improved Google Play Protect detection, new measures for Advanced Protection Mode, and introducing Find My Hub for tracking items, friends, and family.
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