October 19, 2023 at 08:15AM
Google has updated its Play Protect feature to include real-time scanning at the code level. This enhancement allows for the detection of emerging threats prior to downloading and installing apps on Android devices. The new safeguard aims to protect users from malicious apps that can alter their code to avoid detection. The feature will be rolled out in select countries, starting with India.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
– Google has announced an update to its Play Protect, a threat detection service for Android devices.
– The update introduces real-time scanning at the code level to detect and prevent the installation of novel malicious apps.
– Google Play Protect will recommend a real-time app scan for apps that have never been scanned before.
– The update expands on existing protections by extracting important signals from the app and evaluating them in real-time to determine if it’s safe to install.
– The enhancement aims to protect against malicious polymorphic apps that can alter themselves to avoid detection.
– The feature is being rolled out in select countries, starting with India.
– Threat actors are continually finding new ways to propagate Android malware, often through deceptive apps or APK files sent on messaging apps.
– The Android Security Paper has been revised to provide an overview of the platform’s built-in security features.
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