Google is working on a new Android security feature that blocks device owners from changing sensitive settings when the phone call continues.
In particular, the Anti -Call defense in the call includes preventing users to enable setup settings to install applications from unknown sources and accessing access. Development was First reported Author Android.
Users trying to do this during telephone calls are provided in the message: “The scammers often require this type of action on the phone, so it is blocked to protect you”, “If you manage to take this action by someone you don’t Do, know it can be a scam. “
In addition, it blocks users to provide access to the app for accessibility during the phone call.
Function Currently live The Android 16 Beta 2, which came out earlier this week. With this last app idea is to make more friction with the tactics that was Usually abused malicious actors to deliver malware.
These approaches, focused on the phone-oriented telephone (Toad), provide for sending SMS messages to future purposes and instructed them to call the number, causing a false sense of urgency.
Last year, Group NCC and Finland National Cybersecurity Center .
Development occurs after Google Extended limited settings To cover more permit categories to prevent access to the loaded data, uploaded supplements.
Has it too Rolled out The ability to automatically block the download of potentially dangerous applications in markets such as Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam to solve fraud.
