Android 17 has some new tricks to keep your web traffic private
Here's how Android 17 is locking down your network traffic from prying eyes.
Google is rolling out a series of enhanced network security features for Android 17, aimed at bolstering the privacy and safety of mobile devices. Among the updates, Encrypted Client Hello seeks to address DNS privacy concerns by encrypting server lookups, thereby protecting user data from prying eyes.
Another notable addition is SMS Blaster protection, which grants carriers the capability to automatically block low-security 2G connections by default. This move is intended to safeguard users from potential vulnerabilities associated with outdated network technologies.
The company has also highlighted several other updates in Android 17 that contribute to a more secure and private smartphone experience. One such feature restricts apps' ability to observe a user's local network, effectively thwarting attempts at fingerprinting or identifying vulnerable network hardware. Moreover, Certificate Transparency now operates by default, ensuring that devices utilize the correct SSL certificates when communicating with servers, further fortifying the encryption chain.
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