How to secure your Android phone against scams, malware and theft?

Cybercrime is evolving at an unprecedented rate, driven largely by advances in artificial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated attack methods. According to a 2025 study by the Pew Research Center , nearly three-quarters of Americans have encountered some form of online scam. From AI-generated voice impersonations and phishing schemes to malware and invasive data collection practices, today’s digital threats are more convincing and harder to detect than ever before.