"Think your Wi-Fi is safe? Your coding tools? Or even your favorite financial apps? This week proves again how hackers, companies, and governments are all locked in a nonstop race to outsmart each other. Here's a quick rundown of the latest cyber stories that show how fast the game keeps changing. Android boosts scam defense Google has expanded in-call scam protection on Android to Cash App and JPMorganChase in the U.S., after piloting the feature in the U.K., Brazil, and India."
"Google has expanded in-call scam protection on Android to Cash App and JPMorganChase in the U.S., after piloting the feature in the U.K., Brazil, and India. "When you launch a participating financial app while screen sharing and on a phone call with a number that is not saved in your contacts, your Android device will automatically warn you about the potential dangers and give you the option to end the call and to stop screen sharing with just one tap," Google said."
Google expanded in-call scam protection on Android to include Cash App and JPMorganChase in the U.S., following pilots in the U.K., Brazil, and India. When a user launches a participating financial app while screen sharing and on a phone call with an unknown number, Android will warn of potential dangers and offer a one-tap option to end the call and stop screen sharing. The warning implements a 30-second pause to disrupt social-engineering tactics. The feature is compatible with Android 11+ devices. Cybersecurity threats remain constant and directly affect money, data, and trust, so vigilance is essential.
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