May 15, 2024 at 03:59PM
Google has unveiled new security features for Android 15 and Google Play aimed at protecting against scams, fraud, and malware. These include protection against banking trojans and spyware, as well as measures to prevent theft of one-time passcodes and screen-sharing attacks. Additionally, Google is rolling out live threat detection and updates to its Play Integrity API for developers.
From the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
– Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play, designed to block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users’ devices.
– The features aim to protect against spyware, banking malware, screen-sharing attacks via social engineering, and unencrypted cellular network risks. They also introduce Google Play Protect live threat detection, utilizing on-device AI to identify suspicious app behavior.
– For developers, Google is updating its Play Integrity API to assist in checking for risks from screen capturing or remote access, known malware, and anomalous devices.
These security features and updates are set to roll out throughout the year for Android 15 and Google Play.