Intrusion Logging is a new security feature in Android 16 that helps you determine if your phone has been compromised. Here's how it works.

TL;DR

  • Google announced Intrusion Logging, a new Android 16 feature to help high-risk users detect if their device has been compromised by hackers.
  • It securely backs up encrypted activity logs (like network info and app installs) to the cloud, accessible only to the user for forensic analysis.
  • The feature uses the new Intrusion Detection API, isn’t enabled by default, and requires activating Advanced Protection mode to use.