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Android Authority
10-06-2025
- Android Authority
Android 16 introduces Advanced Protection mode to fortify your phone against threats
From harmful apps to insecure connections, there are all kinds of risks you're exposed to. Thankfully, Android features a range of security settings to keep your device and data protected from these threats. To take this protection even further, Google is rolling out an Advanced Protection mode with Android 16 . Today, Android 16 is coming to eligible devices, and with it, Advanced Protection mode. As Android 16 beta users are aware, this isn't the first time we've seen this feature, but now it's rolling out widely on the stable channel. This feature can be accessed by going to the Settings app, navigating to Personal & device safety, and finding the Advanced Protection page. On this page, you'll see a toggle to safeguard your device. Advanced Protection doesn't necessarily add any additional protections, but when it's turned on, it will activate several of Android's highest-tier security protocols. This protection covers a range of categories, which include: Device Safety: This locks down your device if it's stolen or confiscated, and it can block USB data transfers. This locks down your device if it's stolen or confiscated, and it can block USB data transfers. Apps: Scans for malware, blocks apps from unknown sources, and prevents apps from corrupting device memory. Scans for malware, blocks apps from unknown sources, and prevents apps from corrupting device memory. Network: Blocks all unsecured connections, including 2G and WEP. However, 2G will still be available for emergency calling only. It also prevents the device from automatically reconnecting to insecure networks. Blocks all unsecured connections, including 2G and WEP. However, 2G will still be available for emergency calling only. It also prevents the device from automatically reconnecting to insecure networks. Web: Defends your phone against malicious websites, enforces HTTPS for all website connections on Chrome when possible, and prevents JavaScript from running. Defends your phone against malicious websites, enforces HTTPS for all website connections on Chrome when possible, and prevents JavaScript from running. Calls: There are several safety measures here to prevent spam and scam calls from reaching you. There are several safety measures here to prevent spam and scam calls from reaching you. Messaging: Adds extra protection against spam and scams via text message. It's important to note that once Advanced Protection mode is toggled on, you won't be able to adjust individual security settings until it's toggled off. Seeing as this feature is designed specifically to enable all of Android's highest security settings, it makes sense. Advanced Protection is available on devices running Android 16.
The Independent
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Royal Mint brings in easy way to authenticate gold bars after ‘unprecedented demand'
The Royal Mint has announced a new range of gold bars incorporating advanced security features currently used on its coins. These features allow investors to easily verify the authenticity of their purchase. The Britannia bullion bar range includes four security elements, the first of which is latent imagery that functions as a hologram. When the bar is rotated, the image changes from a padlock to a trident. The second feature involves micro detailing, which creates the illusion of waves rolling behind the figure of Britannia as the bar is turned. Micro text is another feature, with an inscription reading: 'Decus et Tutamen' ('an ornament and a safeguard') surrounding Britannia, created using specialist lasers. The fourth feature is tincture lines, depicting colours and patterns on metal. The bars are also protected by tamper-proof packaging and extra layers of protection including a UV watermark and a serial number. Andrew Dickey, director of precious metals for the Royal Mint, said: 'By extending these innovative security features to our bars, we're giving investors even greater confidence when purchasing our products. 'We have seen unprecedented demand for physical precious metals as investors increasingly look to diversify their portfolios through 'safe haven' assets. 'These new enhancements ensure authenticity and offer greater protection for investors, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the precious metals industry. 'The Royal Mint uses advanced picosecond lasers – technology used in medicine and aerospace – in the production of bullion products. The technology enables the Mint to create complex designs using indents which are 200 times narrower than the width of a human hair. The gold Britannia bullion minted bar range, from 1g to 100g, is available to purchase from the Mint's website.
The Independent
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
New Royal Mint gold bars can be authenticated by ‘rotating them in the light'
The Royal Mint is bringing security features to gold bars that already exist on its coins, allowing investors to authenticate their purchase simply by rotating them in the light. The new Britannia bullion bar range features four security elements, including latent imagery acting like a hologram. The image changes from a padlock to a trident when viewed from different angles. The second feature is micro detailing, creating the illusion of waves rolling behind the figure of Britannia when the bar is rotated. Micro text is another feature, with an inscription reading: 'Decus et Tutamen' ('an ornament and a safeguard') surrounding Britannia, created using specialist lasers. The fourth feature is tincture lines, depicting colours and patterns on metal. The bars are also protected by tamper-proof packaging and extra layers of protection including a UV watermark and a serial number. Andrew Dickey, director of precious metals for the Royal Mint, said: 'By extending these innovative security features to our bars, we're giving investors even greater confidence when purchasing our products. 'We have seen unprecedented demand for physical precious metals as investors increasingly look to diversify their portfolios through 'safe haven' assets. 'These new enhancements ensure authenticity and offer greater protection for investors, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the precious metals industry.' The Royal Mint uses advanced picosecond lasers – technology used in medicine and aerospace – in the production of bullion products. The technology enables the Mint to create complex designs using indents which are 200 times narrower than the width of a human hair. The gold Britannia bullion minted bar range, from 1g to 100g, is available to purchase from the Mint's website.
Malay Mail
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
JPJ launches new Malaysian driving licence with 10-year durability, anti-tamper tech
JOHOR BARU, May 22 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has introduced a newly designed Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM) card, now equipped with enhanced security features. Its director-general, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, said the latest version of the card, being distributed in phases nationwide starting yesterday, was currently limited to two categories of applicants — Malaysian citizens travelling abroad and non-citizens renewing their driving licences. He said ordinary applicants who renewed their licences would only receive the digital version of the licence. 'We are aware that not all countries accept the MyJPJ app — Singapore has accepted it, but some other countries still do not accept digital driving licences. 'Therefore, travellers need to bring their physical driving licence along with the International Driving Permit (IDP), which can be applied for at JPJ, since each country has its own regulations,' he told a press conference at IM Intensif Sdn Bhd Adda Height here yesterday. He said the newly designed LMM card was intended to prevent tampering and forgery of the card, and was built to withstand usage for up to 10 years. In terms of design, the latest LMM features a background image of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and an abstract wave motif on the front, while the back showcases the Istana Negara and a floral abstract motif. 'Printing of the LMM cards for the permitted categories is currently being conducted in phases at selected JPJ branches, allowing time for the transition from the previous version of the card to the latest one,' he said. In a related development, Aedy Fadly said JPJ was gradually enhancing three aspects of licensing and operations at 248 driving institutions nationwide. He said the move aimed to boost integrity, improve quality, and address recurring issues at the driving institutions. 'These three aspects include improvements to the guidelines for establishing new driving institutions, promoting the development of the eTesting system and the KPP01 Computer-Based Testing Centres at all driving institutions, and enhancing enforcement operations at IMs. He said the improved guidelines for setting up new driving institutions were aimed at ensuring sufficient service provision in highly populated areas and reducing the waiting time for candidates to complete their learning process. 'For instance, in Klang, Selangor, some candidates reportedly wait up to three months to complete their training, while at places like IM Intensif Sdn Bhd Adda Height here, the process only takes about a month. 'In today's Special Driving Institution Enforcement Operation (Okim) in Johor, two driving institutions were found to have committed 80 offences, such as instructors handling more students than allowed, students learning without supervision, instructors teaching without a Driving Instructor Certificate (SPIM), instructors smoking during lessons, and failing to submit teaching records (SM4), among many other violations,' he said. — Bernama
