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Google Details the Tamper-Resistant Hardware Security Module on the Pixel 2

In a blog post, Google has detailed how the Pixel 2's tamper-resistant hardware security module delivers "enterprise-grade security". Read on to know more!

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With each new version of Android, Google has increased its focus on security. Android 5.1 Lollipop added Factory Reset Protection as an anti-theft measure. Then, the company made encryption mandatory for high-performing devices since Android 6.0 Marshmallow. In Nougat, Google made the switch over to File-Based Encryption. Now, Google has detailed the Pixel 2's tamper-resistant hardware security module, which delivers "enterprise-grade security", according to the company.