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Android 16 will protect users from fake cell towers and potential spying threats
A new feature in Android 16 will warn if you connect to an unencrypted network or if it requests sensitive info from your device.
To combat this, Google is rolling out a new security feature in Android 16 that will warn users if their device is using a fake or insecure mobile network or if that network requests identifying information about a connected device. Once connected, these simulators can glean sensitive information, like the location of a smartphone. The upcoming security features are rolling out as part of the latest Android OS update, which was released earlier this month.
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