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This new Android security setting spots bad networks and fake cell towers - enable it ASAP

  • Jack Wallen--ZDNet
  • published date: 2026-07-01 14:59:51 UTC

Connecting to the wrong network can put your data at risk. Android can warn you, but only if you allow it.

Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways <ul><li>There are networks out there you should not connect to.</li><li>You could even mistakenly connect to a fake cell tower.</li><li>Android 17 has a featu… [+3664 chars]