Integrated into Gboard’s autofill system, Shielded Email will allow Android users to create randomized, single-use email addresses during sign-up processes, mirroring Apple’s Hide My Email but with broader accessibility across Google’s ecosystem. Google’s move follows Apple’s 2021 introduction of Hide My Email for iCloud+ subscribers, which similarly generates throwaway addresses. Android Authority’s enabled previews show the feature’s UI integrated into Gboard, appearing as a contextual suggestion during email field interactions. Security experts emphasize that Shielded Email’s efficacy depends on forwarding reliability and Google’s ability to prevent alias hijacking. Crucially, the system operates server-side, meaning alias creation and management depend on Google’s backend infrastructure, which remains inactive until an official launch. This integration could democratize email masking for over 3 billion active Android devices, unlike Apple’s paywalled solution. By decoupling authentication from email exposure, Shielded Email provides a middle ground for users wary of sharing personal data. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:23:09 +0000