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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 Police on MSN · 2d

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,

The Verge on MSN · 2d

Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps

The feature is supposed to help prevent malicious apps from gaining access to your phone’s storage, camera, and photos.

chromeunboxed.com · 1d

Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps

Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app's permissions if it's deemed potentially harmful.

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Google could be cooking up a new look for voice search in the Play Store (APK teardown)

Google appears to be developing new UI for its voice search feature in the Play Store. On top of a new look, it also adds ...

Techlicious on MSN1h

Google’s New VPN Verified Badge: Does It Guarantee Safety?

Google's VPN Verified Badge helps identify tested apps, but is it enough? We explain why it’s not the full privacy guarantee ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Google Play adds a ‘Verified’ badge for trusted VPN apps

Google Play is rolling out "Verified" badges for select VPN apps to make it easier for users to find trust services. Apps ...

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, ...

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