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Posted by Nataliya Stanetsky, Fabricio Ferracioli, Elliot Sisteron, Irene Ang of the Android Security Team Phone theft is more than just losing a device; it's a form of financial fraud that can leave you suddenly vulnerable to personal data and financial theft. That’s why we're committed to providing multi-layered defenses that help protect you before, during, and after a theft attempt. Today, we're announcing a powerful set of theft protection feature updates that build on our existing protections, designed to give you greater peace of mind by making your device a much harder target for criminals. Stronger Authentication Safeguards We've expanded our security to protect you against an even wider range of threats. These updates are now available for…

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  • Local record: 2c2730a971234a784474
  • Source feed: Google Security Blog
  • Published: 2026-01-27T16:59:00Z