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Android 16 can warn you if a fake cell tower is trying to spy on you
Android 16 adds a new "network notifications" feature that can warn you when a fake cellular network is spying on your calls and texts.
The stingray tricks nearby mobile devices into connecting to it, allowing the attacker to collect unique identifiers (like the IMEI) and even force them onto an older, more insecure communication protocol. These identifiers allow attackers to target specific devices for analysis, while switching protocols can let them intercept unencrypted text messages and phone calls. The feature that notifies the OS about identifier requests, for example, requires a modem that supports version 3.0 of Android’s IRadio hardware abstraction layer (HAL).
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