Android 17 Adds OS-Wide ECH to Hide Website Visits From Network Providers
Google's Android 17 update includes Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) to protect user privacy and hide website visits from network providers.
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Google's Android 17 update includes ECH, a privacy standard that prevents networks from eavesdropping on which websites users are visiting.
Google's Android 17 update includes a new privacy feature called ECH. It hides which websites you visit from your network provider so they can't see what you're doing online.
Analysis
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Key points
- Google's Android 17 update includes ECH, a privacy standard that hides website visits from network providers.
- ECH GREASE will be enabled by default in Android 17 to ensure that all connections look the same.
- Local Network Protection and Certificate Transparency are also included to enhance privacy and security.
This update will help protect users' privacy and ensure that their online activities are not easily tracked by network providers.
However, not all websites will support ECH, so users may still be vulnerable to privacy breaches if they visit sites that don't support this feature.
