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Google introduces the Android Safe Browsing feature.

 

Google introduces the Android Safe Browsing feature.


Google introduces the Android Safe Browsing feature.


On Android phones, Google has introduced a new feature called "Safe Browsing" that is intended to warn users when they attempt to access links or websites that could be harmful.


 A new page for the Safe Browsing feature has reportedly arrived on some Android smartphones. It lists the applications that support it and describes how it will protect users from malware, phishing, and other threats.


Google states that the user may receive an alert before opening a link that, for instance, takes him to a well-known phishing website, warning him of the hazards and urging him to stop surfing.


 In addition, Google says the feature offers "accurate threat detection" and "live threat protection." It's unclear if this functionality will function automatically or if explicit activation would be required.


This new feature, which is integrated into Google Play Services, allows applications to validate links based on Google's research of them. It is anticipated that applications that use the SafetyNet API for safe browsing will support it.


The secure surfing tools on Android are designed to shield users against viruses and phishing scams that may be transmitted by email or text message, from unidentified app stores, or from third-party websites.


 This functionality won't require customers to download anything extra because it will be released through Google Play services through future upgrades that they might not even need to utilize.


It is important to note that some Google Pixel and Samsung devices currently have the Safe Browsing feature accessible, and additional Android devices are anticipated to have it eventually.

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