Ahead of Google I/O 2025, Google announced new features in its Advanced Protection program as part of the Android 16 release, aimed at enhancing security for public figures. New capabilities include end-to-end encrypted device logs for threat analysis, protection against spam calls, and auto-restart features for locked devices. Additionally, USB protection will allow charging solely from a new connection when locked, and advanced users will be prevented from connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks. The update aims to provide a strong defense against potential device compromises.
The new device-specific features in Android 16 for the Advanced Protection program are designed to enhance security for public figures against various digital threats.
With the introduction of intrusion logging, device logs will now be stored with end-to-end encryption, enhancing threat analysis capabilities for compromised devices.
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