Android adds a feature to help uncover spyware attacks
Google rolled out Intrusion Logging, which keeps encrypted daily device logs so investigators can check whether a phone was hit by spyware.
What it is
Intrusion Logging is part of Android's Advanced Protection Mode. It creates daily logs of device activity so forensic experts can detect spyware.
Privacy
- Logs are stored encrypted in your Google account.
- Google can't access them.
- Amnesty International worked with Google on the feature.
Requirements
- Advanced Protection Mode turned on.
- Android 16 December update or newer.
- Google Pixel devices only, for now.
It's especially important for journalists and activists, who are frequent spyware targets.
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