Google is currently working on Android 16. In Android 16, the company is adding a strong and advanced security layer to make the security of mobile devices and Google accounts more robust. Google has given information about this security layer in its Android Show: I/O Edition event.

The giant tech company says that it is going to add device-level security for advanced protection in the Android operating system. Along with this, new features have been added to Google Advanced Protection to protect against device logs, USB-based attacks, and insecure network threats.

Google Advanced Protection updated

Google has shared information about the new features of Advanced Protection. This is the strongest security system for Android, which the company has introduced keeping in mind journalists, elected officials, and celebrities. Along with this, it will be able to be used by all those users who are concerned about their security.

To enroll in Android's Advanced Protection Program, users will need two physical FIDO-compatible security keys. After this, users will have to register the main and backup security keys on the enrollment page. Upon completion of registration, users will need a security key and password to sign in.

Some more security features have been included in Advanced Protection. These include limited installation outside the Play Store, theft detection, offline device lock, and spam and scam protection features in Google Messages.

Security features will be available in Android 16

Users will also get a new Intrusion Logging feature in Android 16. This feature will secure device login in the cloud environment. Along with this, with the help of USB Protection feature, users will be able to enable USB connection only for charging. With this, users will be able to protect their devices from physical attacks.

Talking about the new feature of Advanced Protection, it will prevent the device from auto reconnecting to the insecure Wi-Fi network, which will reduce the chances of the device being hacked. Users who have enabled Advanced Protection. They will get access to all the new features immediately as soon as Android 16 is released.

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