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Google Urges Android Users to Disable 2G Networks Due to Security Risks
Google Urges Android Users to Disable 2G Networks Due to Security Risks
Google Urges Android Users to Disable 2G Networks Due to Security Risks
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|News18|a year ago

Google warns Android users about the risks of 2G networks being exploited by hackers through SMS Blasters, urging users to disable 2G to prevent data theft. While many countries have upgraded to 3G or 4G, 2G remains in use in regions like India. Google introduced an option to disable 2G networks on Pixel devices from Android 12 onwards to enhance security.

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