This is how 2-step verification works in Android 15 to protect you from apps that contain malware
Good news, Android 15 comes with a new feature that could make life more complicated for cybercriminals. Google has decided to put an end to malware and one of the most widely used methods for stealing private data: accessing verification codes through notifications.
Until now, any app with permission to read notifications could access everything, including the one-time codes you use to log into your accounts, for example.
With Android 15, Google has created a sort of “VIP club” for notifications. Only trusted apps, like system apps or those that connect to your smartwatch, will be able to see these sensitive codes. The rest will be left with a simple message that says “Sensitive notification content hidden.”
To give you a simple idea, now, even if you fall into the trap and grant permission, these apps will not be able to see the authentication codes. It is basically an extra layer of security that protects you from even these small mistakes that many people make or don’t realize. If it is a normal app then there is no problem, but if it is malicious then it is bad business.
The change has a specific name and comes with a new feature called “Enhanced Notifications.” It’s the brains behind the process, analyzing each notification and determining if it contains sensitive information. If it detects it, it marks it as confidential and shows it only to approved apps.