Tezzbuzz Desk- To protect smartphone users from the ever-increasing threat of online fraud and fake calls, Google has launched a new security feature. The company has started rolling out “Fake Call Detection” feature for Android devices, which will identify suspicious and fake calls and alert users in advance.
Nowadays, cyber criminals are making people victims of fraud by using techniques like AI Voice Cloning and Caller ID Spoofing. In view of such cases, this new feature of Google will act as an additional layer of security and help in protecting against possible fraudulent calls.
According to Google, the Fake Call Detection feature is being made available in smartphones running Android 12 and all subsequent versions. This feature will work through the Phone by Google app and will be active by default on most devices.
The company says that this feature uses modern security technologies while giving priority to user privacy. For this, Rich Communication Services (RCS) based security system has been used, which makes the process of call verification more secure.
When an Android user receives a suspicious call, the system will try to confirm the identity of the caller. If there is any doubt about the authenticity of the call or the other person confirms that he or she did not make the call, the Phone by Google app will immediately send a warning message to the receiver.
In the alert that appears on the screen, the user will be informed that the call could potentially be fake and he will be advised to immediately disconnect the call. This can reduce the risk of call spoofing and other fraudulent attacks to a great extent.
Google has also mentioned the recent report of Interpol in its announcement. According to the report, financial fraud has become a major cause of losses worth billions of dollars worldwide. Cyber criminals are continuously targeting people using new technologies, in such a situation the need for smart features to security has increased more than ever.
Google believes that the Fake Call Detection feature will not only identify suspicious calls, but will also help protect users from incidents like financial loss and data theft by alerting them in real time. The company is working towards making this feature more smart and effective in the coming times.
This feature is being considered a big step in the field of cyber security for Android users, which will provide reliable security amid increasing fraud in the digital world.
