Android Enhances Security with Intrusion Logging Feature
Google has introduced a new Android feature called Intrusion Logging to help detect advanced spyware attacks. The feature is part of Advanced Protection Mode and records device activities such as app usage, network connections, USB transfers, and device lock activity. It was developed with Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders to support people at higher risk of surveillance, like journalists and activists.
The logs are encrypted and securely stored on Google servers, and only the device owner can access them. Even Google cannot view the data. The logs are kept for 12 months before being automatically deleted, although users can download them if needed. The feature can also record network activity during Chrome Incognito browsing, but it does not show exact pages visited.
Google also announced new Android security updates, including protection against banking scams, stronger malware detection, scam alerts for messages, better phone recovery tools, and improved privacy controls. These updates aim to make Android safer from spyware, scams, and cyber threats.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/android-adds-intrusion-logging-for.html