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Posted by Roger Piqueras Jover, Yomna Nasser, and Sudhi Herle Android is the first mobile operating system to introduce advanced cellular...

Android 14 introduces first-of-its-kind cellular connectivity security features

Key points:

  • Android 14 introduces advanced cellular security measures, becoming the first OS to do so.
  • 2G support can now be disabled in managed devices to counter security vulnerabilities associated with false base stations and downgrading attacks.
  • A new feature disables support for null-ciphered cellular connections, enhancing communication privacy.
  • Android 12 had already introduced a modem-level 2G disabling feature for Pixel 6 and other Android devices.
  • Android's efforts to enhance cellular security encompass collaborations with internal teams, academic groups, and industry standards bodies.
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