Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.
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Android users hit with urgent alert over fake apps infecting thousands

Security experts are sounding the alarm over a wave of fake Android apps that have already infected tens of thousands of ...
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Google removes several active Android "SpyLoan" apps, 8+ million downloads later

In context: SpyLoan apps are a recurring nuisance for Android users. Google tries to remove these malicious apps quickly. However, it's a never-ending fight with cybercriminals constantly returning to ...
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Google blocks 1.75m risky Android apps in 2025

Google used AI in 2025 to block 1.75m bad apps, ban 80,000 developer accounts and stop 266m risky installs across Android.

Google uses AI to secure Android, blocks 1.75M bad apps: report

Google blocked more than 1.75 million policy-violating apps from reaching Android users in 2025 and banned over 80,000 malicious developer accounts, according to its annual Android and Google Play ...