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.

Android users beware! This security app is actually malware in disguise

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware that masquerades as a security solution. Here's what you need to ...

Uh oh! 1+ million Android apps exposed 700 TB of sensitive user data

Towards the end of January, security researchers at Cybernews published a study on AI apps in the Google Play Store. The study revealed that numerous AI apps had inadequate security, leading them to ...
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Google Play Warning—331 Dangerous Phone Apps Bypass Security Controls

Ongoing campaign sees 100's of malcious apps hit Google Play. Update, March 20, 2025: This story, originally published March 18, has been updated with a statement from Google regarding the Google Play ...

Google blocked over 1.75 million Play Store app submissions in 2025

Google says that through 2025, it blocked more than 255,000 Android apps from obtaining excessive access to sensitive user ...