Knowing that your smartphone can be a bad vulnerability that puts you in danger of being tracked. To prevent this, Google surrounds a new security feature of Android 16 That will prepare users when their device uses a fake or unsecured mobile network or if network requests identify information about a connected device.
However these parts are likely not available until the next generation of Android devices, as the first reported to Android Authority. Since the current Android devices lack hardware to support these features, the first corresponding Android device we see in this tech can Pixel 10 Expected debut later in the summer.
This feature is designed to combat cell site simulators, or devices that act like a cell tower and deception of adjacent devices to connect them. Once connected, these simulators may shrink sensitive information, such as location on a smartphone. These cell site simulators are better known as their commercial nickname, stingray, and have already been reportedly used Through agencies such as US immigration and custom implementation, as well as customs and border protection.
Incoming security features surround as part of Latest Android OS updatereleased earlier this month. Compatible devices have the option to postger “Network notifications” on Off, to warn you if your device connects a unique network or if the connected network requests unique identifiers on your phone. On top of that, there is another option that allows you to turn on “2G network protection” to avoid less safe mobile network type.
