These new Android tools could stop scammers from robbing your loved ones blind
Google is adding new in-call security protections to Android, better scam message detection, and a contact verification tool
- Google is introducing new security features across Android, Messages, and Contacts to combat increasingly sophisticated text and phone scams.
- Android adds in-call protections, blocking sensitive actions like sideloading and warning about screen sharing with unknown contacts.
- Messages gets broader on-device scam detection, while Key Verifier in Contacts will help confirm contact identities to prevent impersonation.
Text and phone call scams have been a problem for years, but recent advancements in AI have made them increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. While awareness and vigilance are crucial for identifying these scams before they succeed, Google is stepping in to help protect users. The company is introducing new security features across Android, Messages, and Contacts specifically aimed at exposing scammers and preventing people from falling victim.
New in-call security protections in Android
Many scammers try to pressure victims into installing malware on their Android phone or leaking financial details during phone calls, often employing psychological tricks aided by voice manipulation tools. To combat this, Android is introducing enhanced protections during calls, including disabling certain sensitive actions and warning users if they might be speaking with a scammer.
