Google Deploys Support For Encrypted Client Hello On Android 17
Google has implemented Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) support in Android 17 to prevent ISPs from tracking the specific websites users visit. This privacy-focused update hides destination domains from network providers, though it does not replace the need for encrypted DNS or VPNs.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in mobile privacy standards, making it harder for third parties to build user profiles based on browsing habits.
The new internet standard adds a layer of protection to your data.
Google Google has introduced platform-wide support for Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) on Android 17, making it the first major mobile OS to do so. Jigsaw , a tech incubator within Alphabet, says ECH closes a critical internet privacy gap. It explains that even when you're visiting a website with secure HTTP (HTTPS), internet service providers can still see the domain names of the websites and services you visit and use. That information can be used to build user profiles that companies can use for targeted advertising and bad actors can use for phishing campaigns.
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