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New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked

Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.

Android Authority · 20h

Google leaned heavily on AI to stop malicious apps on the Play Store last year

AI became a hot topic. Its influence even bled into the Google Play security division, which used AI in 92% of app security reviews.

The Verge on MSN · 16h

Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps

Google’s malware scanning Play Protect service will now automatically turn off an Android app’s permissions if it’s potentially harmful. The feature is designed to prevent malicious apps from having access to your phone’s storage, photos, camera, and more.

Android Headlines on MSN · 14h

Google Play Protect to revoke permissions for harmful apps

Google Play Protect will automatically revoke app permissions for harmful Android apps. In today’s Security Blog, Google mentions that the new feature will prevent malicious app

9to5google · 20h

Google Play Protect cannot be disabled during phone and video calls

Google’s post recapping Play Store and Android protections in 2024 is live, while highlighting new Play Protect features, like during calls.

Hosted on MSN · 20h

Google Play Protect defended your sensitive data from over a million apps in 2024

Google blocked 2.36 million apps and 158,000 developer accounts to maintain Play Store safety in 2024. 1.3 million apps had access to unnecessary permissions, curtailed by Google. Play Protect flagged 13 million new apps outside Google Play,

VPN, Google and verification badge

Tech Advisor on MSN · 34m

Google’s new verification badge makes it easier to choose your next VPN

It seems that the possibility of downloading a malicious app from the Google Play Store has once again been reduced. Google has announced a new verification badge for VPN apps, helping users distinguish secure and trustworthy applications from the vast selection available on the Play Store.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Google Play will now verify VPNs that prioritize privacy and safety

Google Play will now display verification badges on approved VPNs as a way to “highlight apps that prioritize user privacy and safety,” the company announced on Tuesday. The new badge will appear on a VPN app’s details page and within search results, proving that it meets specific standards outlined by Google.

Android Authority · 1d

Google's VPN badging system from 2023 is rolling out on the Play Store...again

Google has already announced a security-checking Google Play VPN badge system two times now, but it's here to announce it again.

20h

The Google Play Store is reportedly crashing for Android users across devices

Google's app store is encountering an issue on Android devices that's hampering user experiences.

17h

When Will TikTok Be Back In The Apple App Store And Google Play Store?

If you’re waiting for TikTok to be available for download—or update—again, you may have to practice patience. Here’s why.

4don MSN

I'm rather impressed with Google's Play Games for Windows beta, but it still needs work

If you browse the Google Play Store on a desktop browser, you'll notice an "Install on Windows" button scattered around the ...

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