Android 16 is significantly more secure and resistant to cheating

With Android 16, Google is implementing new security features and placing old ones under the Advanced Protection Program, in order to improve device security and protect users from fraudsters, especially high-risk groups such as journalists and senior officials.

The positives are that all security features are activated once Advanced Protection is enabled, and for this, just one touch on the activation "button" is enough.

No expert knowledge is required in this area, and it should be noted that the enabled security features cannot be easily disabled, as this requires user data.

Security features that include apps will only be available for Google apps before they are distributed and for third-party software.

Android 16 users will have access to the device's security logs, which cannot be modified and can only be accessed by the user.

During calls, the system blocks risky activities that fraudsters can easily exploit. For example, you won't be able to disable Google Play Protect, install untrusted apps through the browser or messaging apps, or grant apps permission to take control of basic device functions.

Android 16 will also improve security for banking apps. Google is working closely with UK banks like Monzo, NatWest, and Revolut. During a screen-sharing session, the system will prompt the user to end the call when trying to open a banking app, as this is one of the most common ways that fraudsters obtain sensitive user data.

Google also uses artificial intelligence to filter out fake and unwanted messages when using Google’s default messaging app. The AI ​​will detect malicious app activity on the device, as some of them try to hide or change icons. The machine learning algorithm continuously scans text or binary patterns to detect the possibility of malware.

The new features will coexist with older ones, such as Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock. /Telegraph/