Android phones could soon warn you of “Stingrays” snooping on your communications

Smartphones are lucrative targets for hackers and law enforcement alike, with devices like Stingrays mimicking cell towers to intercept private data and track users. These tools can gather information from nearby phones without detection, raising serious privacy concerns. While police have increasingly adopted Stingrays for surveillance, the lack of transparency and potential misuse by unidentified groups exacerbate the issue. However, an upcoming change in Android 16 promises to empower phones to detect such spying activities, marking a significant step forward in user privacy. For more details, check out the full article. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Ars Technica