With this week’s release of Android 16, Google added a new security feature to Android, called Advanced Protection. At-risk people—like journalists, activists, or politicians—should consider turning it on. Here’s what it does, and how to decide if it’s a good fit for your security needs.To get some...
  • Turret3857@infosec.pubEnglish
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    16 days ago

    Can you see what Google does with the information you provide them using this service? No? Then theres your answer.

  • J52@lemmy.nzEnglish
    3·
    16 days ago

    My main question would be: does it include protection from Google itself?

    • chickenf622@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      16 days ago

      Still better than nothing. Not sure how I feel trusting Google to keep my data secure, but on its face I think it’s a good thing. It should be used in conjunction with other good opsec practices, but having tools available to more people is a good thing. This assumes that it actually does what it says it does on the tin.