Android introduces system protection from fake calls through the arrival of the feature Verified callerwhich recognizes fake numbers of banks and institutions.
New function “Verified caller” will be integrated directly through Google Play Services, which means that users will no longer need to use special apps like Google Phone to get protection.
Android Verified caller blocks fake calls
The goal is to solve one of the biggest problems: fraudulent calls, where fraudsters use numbers that appear to be legitimate, such as banks or government institutions.
A special focus was placed on the so-called DNO (Do-Not-Originate) numbers. These are official numbers that are only for receiving calls and should never call users. Such numbers are often misused by fraudsters because they seem reliable when they appear on the phone screen.
With the new system, Android will automatically check incoming calls and compare them with the database of DNO numbers. If it is detected that the number should not make calls, the user will be warned before answering.
An additional advantage is flexibility. Banking applications will be able to submit a list of relevant numbers that the system should monitor, which further increases the level of protection.
Although the feature is not yet officially available and was discovered through code analysis, it is expected to bring a significant improvement in security for a large number of Android users, with minimal impact on the daily use of the device, reports Android Central.