Android I/O: Surfshark's Alternative ID will make Android 17's 'Spoofing Protection' feature even…
One of the most useful features launched at Android I/O 2026 is Android 17's 'Spoofing Protection' system. It's designed to recognise calls from scammers and end them before they can extract your bank details. But how about combining that with a system that prevents the bad guys from getting your real phone number in the first place?
Surfshark VPN includes a tool called Alternative ID. It's a feature which generates a whole fake persona for you – name, billing address and an email and phone number which even routes your messages and calls to your real inbox and cell.
Alternative ID is available with all three of Surfshark's price tiers. That means you only need Surfshark Starter to get it, which is excellent because it's discounted to less than $2 per month right now. It still includes the full VPN functionality too.
The only catch for some is...
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