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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 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 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 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
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,
Chrome 132 Updated As Google’s Browser Security Nightmare Continues
Google has confirmed yet another security update, the third in as many weeks, for Chrome users on Linux, Mac and Windows—here ...
Grab the Google Nest Doorbell for 22% off and get better home security
If you'll be away on vacation or soon, or you'd like to up your home's security, the Google Nest Doorbell is a great option, ...
Don’t be so quick to click that Google Calendar invite. It could be a hacker’s trap
A phishing campaign uses Google Calendar to schedule fake meeting invitations that appear legitimate, redirecting targets to ...
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Google Blocked 2.36 Million Policy-Violating Apps
Google Play has blocked 2.36 million policy-violating apps from being published and banned 158,000 developer accounts associated with harmful activities in 2024.
Google rolls out Identity Check to protect you from muggers
Google's Identity Check feature, which provides another layer of security against thieves, is now available on Pixel phones.
Over 1,300 Google Employees Have Signed a New Petition Asking For Job Security
Google laid off thousands of employees in the past two years, which has left some employees feeling insecure about keeping ...
Google report finds state-based hackers are using AI for research and content generation
The Google analysts found that instead of using AI to revolutionize their attacks, APT and IO actors appear to be leveraging ...
Google Employees Launch Petition to Save Their Jobs
Learn more about the petition from Google employees that hopes to stopped the onslaught of layoffs that have plagued the ...
'Really anxious': Google workers, fearing layoffs, launch pressure campaign on CEO
Google workers are signing a petition by the Alphabet Workers Union pushing for job security against layoffs, as the specter ...