Android 17 Advanced Protection Locks Accessibility Services to Verified Accessibility Tools

October 2, 2026 · 8:01 am 1 sources

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• Android 17 Advanced Protection Locks Accessibility Services to Verified Accessibility Tools
  The Hacker News · October 2, 2026 08:01
  Google has announced a new security measure that limits access to Android's accessibility services to verified applications classified as Accessibility Tools when Advanced Protection is enabled. With malicious Android applications abusing the API serving as the main conduit for malware and…