https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/android-17-adds-os-wide-ech-to-hide-website-visits-from-network-providersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/android-17-adds-os-wide-ech-to-hide-website-visits-from-network-providershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/android-17-adds-os-wide-ech-to-hide-website-visits-from-network-providers#u54799Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:31:32 +0000Android 17 update includes Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) to hide domain names and website visits from network providers and ISPs. The update also adds security controls to block fake base stations and rogue 2G cell sites used in SMS blaster phishing campaigns. Additionally, carriers can disable 2G entirely and measures restrict unauthorized discovery on home Wi-Fi networks. These changes aim to strengthen user privacy and security.Why it mattersThe deployment of ECH in Android 17 addresses a significant privacy gap that existed despite the use of HTTPS and encrypted apps. This update is crucial https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/android-17-adds-os-wide-ech-to-hide-website-visits-from-network-providershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/android-17-adds-os-wide-ech-to-hide-website-visits-from-network-providers#u53091Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:50:42 +0000Google is deploying Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) in Android 17 to hide domain names and website visits from network providers and ISPs. This update addresses privacy gaps that persist despite the use of HTTPS and encrypted apps. Beyond ECH, Android 17 includes security controls to block fake base stations and rogue 2G cell sites used in SMS blaster phishing campaigns. The update also enables carriers to disable 2G entirely and introduces measures to restrict unauthorized discovery on home Wi-Fi networks while strengthening certificate validation.Why it mattersNetwork providers can traditionall