Unsafe to Call: Android Wi-Fi Calling isn’t Safe for All Right Now

We rely on our smartphones to keep us connected, and when cellular service drops, Wi-Fi calling is an absolute lifesaver. It allows us to seamlessly place calls from our basements, deep inside office buildings, or in rural dead zones. But what happens when the very protocol designed to keep you connected is weaponized against you? Google has identified a critical system vulnerability affecting modern Android devices (specifically those running Android 14, 15, and the emerging Android 16...