Summary: Google is introducing a new security feature for Android that restricts changes to sensitive settings during phone calls to combat scam tactics. This in-call anti-scammer protection aims to prevent users from installing apps from unknown sources or granting accessibility access while on a call. Currently available in Android 16 Beta 2, the feature aims to enhance user security against common scam methods, including telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD).
Affected: Android Operating System
Keypoints :
- Blocks device owners from changing sensitive settings during phone calls to prevent scams.
- Displays warning messages when users attempt to enable risky settings during a call.
- Aims to provide greater protection against malware delivery methods exploited by cybercriminals.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/androids-new-feature-blocks-fraudsters.html