You Can Now Easily Verify Your Android Contacts' Identities

Android System Key Verifier has actually been available as a separate app before. Now, right from the Messages app, you and a ...

Hackers can steal 2FA codes and private messages from Android phones

Android devices are vulnerable to a new attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication codes, location timelines, ...
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Google Messages Now Lets You Verify Chats with QR Codes, Block Scam Links Automatically

Google is adding two major updates to Android's Messages app. Starting now, Android Key Verifier is available to all Android ...
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'Pixnapping' Attack Can Steal Two-Factor Codes From Android Phones

Google has only partially mitigated the attack, which involves using a malicious Android app to secretly discern the two-factor codes generated by authenticator apps.

Pixnapping attack can steal 2FA codes from Android devices using onscreen pixels

Google has assigned the issue CVE-2025-48561 (CVSS 5.5) and shipped mitigations in the September 2025 Android Security ...