#SecurityFeatures

Android 15 Rolling Out With New Theft, Application Protection Features

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October 16, 2024 at 12:37PM Google has launched Android 15, introducing enhanced security features aimed at improving device and sensitive application protection. The update focuses on safeguarding user data against theft and other vulnerabilities. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Release Announcement**: Google has officially launched Android 15. 2. **Security Enhancements**: The new version includes improved security features … Read more

Google brings better bricking to Androids, to curtail crims

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October 7, 2024 at 11:04PM Google has globally rolled out three new Android features to deter phone theft. The Theft Detection Lock activates if a phone is taken and moves at high speed, the Offline Device Lock works if the device is offline for a long time, and Remote Lock allows users to lock stolen … Read more

Android 15 Brings Improved Fraud and Malware Protections

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May 16, 2024 at 09:07AM Google announced improved security features and AI-powered protections in Android 15 to keep users safe from fraud and malware. Play Protect, scanning 200 billion apps daily, will feature live threat detection and enhanced on-device AI. Android 15 will also include tightened screen sharing controls and enhanced protections against fraud and … Read more

Android 15, Google Play get new anti-malware and anti-fraud features

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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 … Read more

Google blocked 2.3M apps from Play Store last year for breaking the G law

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April 29, 2024 at 06:26PM Google stopped 2.28 million potentially malicious Android apps from being published in its Play Store last year, citing improved security features, policy updates, and advanced machine learning. This was achieved through new requirements for developers and stricter app review processes. The tech giant also emphasized account data deletion and sensitive … Read more

UK flooded with forged stamps despite using barcodes — to prevent just that

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April 13, 2024 at 05:35AM Royal Mail switched to barcoded stamps for added security and efficiency, offering an exchange program until July 2023. However, multiple senders faced fines for “counterfeit stamps” despite purchasing them from legitimate sources. Investigations revealed Chinese suppliers offering forged stamps, leading to a diplomatic dispute and blame game. The transition to … Read more

Google Cloud Unveils New AI-Powered Security Capabilities

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April 11, 2024 at 06:12AM Google announced new security features for its cloud customers, including AI capabilities and Chrome Enterprise Premium. Key additions include Gemini for Google Cloud, providing AI-powered assistance, assisted investigation, conversational search, and more. Other features include AI recommendations for IAM posture, encryption key creation, and confidential computing protections. Chrome Enterprise Premium … Read more

Bitwarden’s new auto-fill option adds phishing resistance

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February 22, 2024 at 02:19PM Bitwarden introduces new inline auto-fill menu to prevent credential theft through malicious forms and iframes. Features include visible warning prompts, restricted auto-fill to trusted sites, password protection, and extensive third-party testing. Users can customize settings for enhanced security and user experience, keeping auto-fill menu on top, allowing keyboard navigation, and … Read more

Smartphones That Help You Bust Out of the Android/iOS Ecosystem

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December 15, 2023 at 08:17PM Smartphones have become a common part of daily life, but they also pose privacy risks by leaking personal information. Users seeking increased privacy can consider alternative phone options outside the Android-iOS duopoly. “De-Googled” phones emphasize security features, anti-tracking software, sandboxing, and hardware kill switches, providing an option to stay off … Read more

Amazon One Enterprise Enables Palm-Based Access to Physical Locations, Digital Assets

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November 28, 2023 at 09:06AM Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced Amazon One Enterprise, a palm-based identity service for accessing physical and digital assets. It enables secure access to locations such as offices and data centers, as well as digital resources like HR records. The palm-recognition technology boasts 99.9999% accuracy and cannot be replicated or … Read more