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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.
Google blocked over 2.5 million suspicious Android apps from the Play Store last year
Google has broken down how it protected Android users in 2024 by blocking apps, banning developers and adding enhanced security.
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,
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.
Google blocked 2.36 million risky Android apps from Play Store in 2024
Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users.
Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Keep All These Apps On Your Phone
We’re talking permission abuse, which has always been a serious threat to users. A new report is just the latest “alarming” wake-up call, “uncovering alarming security and privacy concerns.” This latest research has also exposed “hardcoded secrets embedded within some apps… which poses a serious risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.”
DeepSeek blocked on Apple and Google app stores in Italy
The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy, the day after the country's data protection authority requested information on its use of personal data.
DeepSeek Update: Chinese AI tool banned in this country, Apple and Google removed the app from the App Store..
As much as DeepSeek gained popularity after its launch, it now seems to be in trouble. The whole world is always alert about China, so how can one trust an AI tool? Chinese artificial intelligence tool DeepSeek has been blocked in Italy.
DeepSeek vanished from Italian App Store & Google Play Store
The DeepSeek app is no longer available in the Italian App Store and Google Play Store. Yesterday, an Italian news agency, ANSA, reported that the DeepSeek app was no longer avail
First Apple and Now Google: DeepSeek Hits No. 1 on Play Store
DeepSeek app hits the top spot in the Google Play Store after conquering the Apple App Store. The post First Apple and Now Google: DeepSeek Hits No. 1 on Play Store appeared first on Tech.co.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Are fake VPNs a thing of the past? Google Play will now verify safe VPN apps
VPNs must also have at least 10,000 installs and 250 reviews, and have been published on the Google Play store for at least ...
Google Doodle celebrates Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake. How to play the game now
Google is celebrating the Lunar New Year, marking the start of the Year of the Snake with a new Google Doodle game. Here's ...