Android Safe Browsing feature by Google with Live Threat Protection: How it works

Google Android is introducing a new security feature for smartphones designed to protect users from malicious links when using apps on their handsets. ‘Android Safe BrowsingAccording to Android expert Mashal Rehman, this feature supports third-party apps and will alert users when accessing malicious links or websites. This feature has been seen on Google Pixel phones and Samsung Galaxy handsets. It is expected to roll out to other smartphones via Google Play Services with the ability to toggle the setting.

A new one by Rahman via X (formerly known as Twitter), according to details Android Safe Browsing The page has appeared on some Android Smartphones inform users that this feature can alert them when they browse in supported apps and encounter malicious links and web pages. The description also states that the Safe Browsing feature can protect users from phishing links.

It’s currently unclear which third-party apps will offer support for Google’s new Android Safe Browsing feature, and Supported apps No application name is mentioned in the screenshot section. Rahman says the feature can use a library called the SafetyNet Safe Browsing API to allow apps to check whether a link has been designated as a known threat by Google.

The same settings page also shows a toggle called Use direct risk protection. which is claimed to use the “latest version of Safe Browsing” and detect threats more accurately. It’s unclear if the toggle is on by default or if users will have to opt-in to use the feature.

According to Rahman, the new Android Safe Browsing is located under the page. Setting > Security and privacy > More security and privacy On in the Settings app. Google’s Pixel Phones likewise, Samsung Galaxy Smartphone owners can access this feature. Setting > Security and privacy.

The new Android Safe Browsing feature has yet to roll out to Gadgets 360 staff members’ smartphones, but is expected to roll out to more smartphones as part of a Google Play Services update, according to Rahman. The company is likely to announce more details regarding this feature when it starts rolling out to more users in the future.

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