Google said at its annual developers conference that it is adding new security and privacy features to Android, including live on-device threat detection to detect malicious apps, new screen sharing safeguards, and better security for mobile emulators.
The company said it is working to improve the ability of Google Play Protect's cross-device system to detect rogue apps that attempt to violate sensitive permissions.
The system also uses artificial intelligence to detect if apps are trying to interact with other services and apps in unauthorized ways.
According to Google, Android will automatically disable the app if malicious behavior is detected. Otherwise, it notifies the company for verification and then notifies the user.
According to the company, the system uses proprietary computing cores that act as a sandbox to securely process data from sensors such as microphones, cameras, and displays.
Several Android device manufacturers will offer real-time threat detection later this year, including Opp, Honor, Lenovo, Sharp, and OnePlus.
In October, Google introduced a system that automatically scans apps downloaded from outside its store to identify fraud and alert users.
Google said: “Real-time threat detection examines the behavior of all applications on the device, regardless of where they are installed, and constantly looks for signs of misuse and malicious behavior, and this feature is useful for detecting applications that have an increased presence.” Maybe hide or disguise. Behavior to avoid detection is very useful.
Google is making it easier for apps downloaded from outside its store to obtain secret permissions by expanding the Restricted Settings feature in Android 13 to include apps, web browsers, messaging apps, and file managers.
This means that users must explicitly allow certain permissions to access these apps after installation.
The search giant is also working on features to prevent fraudulent apps from reading one-time passwords.
In Android 15, Google will hide icons in notifications by default, except for apps that come with wearable devices.
The company hides notification content from participants during remote screen sharing sessions and hides the screen from remote viewers when entering usernames and passwords.
In Android 15, users can share content from a single app during screen sharing instead of sharing all activities on the device.
Google provides additional protection against threats with mobile website simulators that monitor network activity such as calls and text messages.
The company is now notifying users of unencrypted mobile networks to protect them from SMS fraud. Google also notifies users when a proxy base station attempts to monitor their activity.