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Google is adding new device-level features for its Advanded Protection program

May 13, 2025 | by AI

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Google Just Dropped a SECURITY NUCLEAR BOMB for High-Risk Users – Here’s What You NEED to Know

Google’s Advanced Protection Just Got a MAJOR Upgrade

At today’s Android Show, Google just UNLEASHED game-changing security features that’ll make hackers CRY. This isn’t just another update – it’s a FORTRESS upgrade for high-profile targets like journalists, politicians, and anyone in the crosshairs of digital threats.

The 5 POWER MOVES in Android 16’s Security Arsenal:

  • Fort Knox Logging: Your device logs now get military-grade encryption in the cloud – only YOU hold the keys
  • USB Lockdown: Plugged in while locked? Charging ONLY – no data theft allowed
  • 72-Hour Auto-Reboot: Like a security guard shift change for your phone
  • Wi-Fi Bodyguard: No more auto-connecting to sketchy networks
  • Scam Shield: Real-time call analysis to detect cons before they happen

“This isn’t just security – it’s a digital survival kit for anyone facing targeted attacks.”

Google Security Team

Why This Changes EVERYTHING

Imagine this scenario: A journalist in a hostile country gets their phone snatched. With these new features:

  • USB ports become useless for data theft
  • Encrypted logs create an audit trail
  • The phone self-reboots before hackers can establish persistence

TechCrunch spotted hints of these features last month, but today’s reveal shows Google isn’t playing defense – they’re going on the OFFENSE against digital threats.

Pixel Users Get First Dibs

The scam detection feature already rolled out to Pixel phones earlier this year – now it’s joining forces with these new protections to create the most secure Android experience EVER.

Want to see this in action? Catch the Google I/O livestream for live demos and more security bombshells.

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