US EditionHow Android 16's new security mode will stop USB-based attacks
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UpstractHow Android 16's new security mode will stop USB-based attacks
Google is adding an optional Android 16 feature to disable USB data access when the phone is locked for enhanced security. This protects against attackers from using USB devices to extract data or bypass the lock screen on lost or confiscated phones. Tied to the new Advanced Protection Mode, it blocks new USB peripherals until the device is unlocked and the USB is reinserted. If you’re serious about security, then you probably already avoid inse…
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