- We were able to get our first look at Android’s upcoming Intrusion Logging feature.
- It records security incidents and logs key activities that could be linked to data breaches.
- The feature is designed to help users who deal with sensitive data, such as journalists, government officials, or business owners.
Android typically gets bashed for being less secure than iOS, which can often influence those who deal wth sensitive data to choose an iPhone instead. To clear itself of this reputation, Google announced Intrusion Detection last year as a feature that helps users track whether their private data was exposed to hackers or whether their device was compromised. Despite being announced before Android 16’s launch, the feature has yet to roll out to users. But we have our first look at Android’s Intrusion Logging features, along with some information about how it could work.
Intrusion Logging records activity on your device, so it can be referenced in the event of a security incident. These logs are encrypted and stored in the cloud so they can only be accessed by you or an account you trust.