Cyber attacks have been on the rise like never before and we all know why. Smartphones are our daily companion for sending and storing sensitive information via the internet. Using these modern technologies demands us to be cautious of how secure they are and how we can leverage them without leaving any gaps.
Online security has been a topic for a while but no one is talking about device protection. Protection of data isn’t limited to your online security, how you protect the device that holds your data also counts.
Your sensitive data can be accessed if your smartphone is stolen and the person has access to your device’s PIN or password. This is why Google wants to intervene in the protection of your device and data by introducing security features for device theft.
To help keep your device and your data safe, Google is rolling out a new suite of advanced theft protection features to billions of Android users. Users running Android 10+ will get these features together with new the operating system, android 15.
This article will explore some of the new theft protection features coming to Android.
Factory reset upgrade
Google has implemented security measures to make it harder for thieves to reset a stolen device. This is because resetting a device can be used as a way to claim ownership of a stolen device. Before you can reset a device, you need to know the primary Google account associated with that device to proceed.
On top of that, disabling Find My Device now requires a password or any form of authentication making the security more tighter.
Private location for sensitive apps
Do you lock your apps? If yes then you might like this new feature. Google is giving you the ability to hide certain apps you find “sensitive” in secret places on your phone where it will be sealed with a separate PIN.
Once a thief gets hold of your device, those apps you’ve hidden will not be available for them to access any sensitive data.
AI-powered lock screen
An automatic theft detection system will be integrated as part of the new security features. It going to detect motions of theft incidents where a thief snatches a device and runs with it. Should any incident of that nature be detected, your device’s screen will quickly lock. It’s an AI detection which may not be accurate but for the time being, it going to be improved.
Remote lock feature
Phone theft can be unexpected and unpredictable which is why Google is introducing a remote lock feature to enable you to protect your device remotely from a different device.
Your phone number and answers to security questions will disable your device.
In conclusion, Google aims to enhance the security of Android users, and hopefully, these features will contribute to achieving that goal. These are some highlighted features coming to Android devices and if you want to read more, go to Google’s blog.
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