April 29, 2024 at 12:13PM Google blocked 2.28 million Android apps and 333,000 Google Play accounts due to policy violations, part of its ‘SAFE’ principles to protect users and innovate responsibly. Enhanced reviewing processes and collaborations with SDK providers resulted in the rejection or remediation of 200,000 risky app submissions. Google advises sourcing apps only … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 12:05PM Google blocked 2.28 million apps from Google Play due to policy violations, while also identifying and blocking 333,000 accounts for malware and policy breaches. These actions are part of Google’s ‘SAFE’ principles to protect users and developers. Additional efforts include rejecting risky app submissions and partnering with SDK providers. Users … Read more
December 27, 2023 at 11:00AM Summary: An Android backdoor, ‘Xamalicious,’ infected over 338,300 devices through malicious apps on Google Play. Though removed, infected users need manual scans. The backdoor was embedded in popular apps, and additional malware-infected devices via unofficial app stores. The backdoor accessed sensitive data, may have ad fraud capabilities, and highlights the … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 12:54PM Google Play is now tagging VPN apps with an ‘independent security reviews’ badge if they have undergone an independent security audit. The audit follows the Mobile App Security Assessment (MASA) standard, which sets requirements for data storage, cryptography, authentication, and more. The badge aims to enhance transparency and trust. NordVPN, … Read more