When a journalist suspects their phone has been hacked, the first question is whether any trace of the attack is left. Google has added six features to Advanced Protection in Android 17, including one that keeps a copy of that evidence off the device. Existing users will receive a notification when the new capabilities become available on their devices.
Android 17 makes it harder for spyware to cover its tracks
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