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Google Intensifies Security to Protect Apps

April 30, 2024
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Google Intensifies Security to Protect Apps

Google has made significant strides in enhancing the security of its Play Store, revealing that it has rejected or remediated nearly 200,000 app submissions in the past year due to issues related to inappropriate access to sensitive user data, such as location and SMS messages. This move is part of Google’s broader effort to safeguard Android users from privacy invasions and potential security threats posed by malicious apps. Additionally, the tech giant has taken stringent action against bad actors within its developer community by blocking 333,000 accounts in 2023 alone for attempting to distribute malware or for repeated policy violations.

To further tighten security, Google has also prevented 2.28 million policy-violating apps from being published on Google Play in 2023. These efforts were bolstered by Google’s investment in new and improved security features, updates to existing policies, and the deployment of advanced machine learning techniques and app review processes. This marked an increase from 2022 when 1.43 million bad apps were fended off and 173,000 bad accounts were banned, showcasing Google’s escalating commitment to combating app-related threats.

Google’s proactive measures extend beyond just app and account rejections. The Mountain View-based firm has strengthened its developer onboarding and review processes, requiring developers to provide more comprehensive identity information and undergo a verification process when setting up their Play Console developer accounts. This initiative aims to better understand the developer community and eliminate malicious entities attempting to exploit the system for distributing harmful applications.

The development of these security measures comes as part of Google’s ongoing strategy to secure the Android ecosystem. Recent initiatives include the integration of the App Defense Alliance under the Linux Foundation, the introduction of real-time scanning at the code level to address novel Android malware, and the establishment of an “Independent security review” badge for VPN apps in the Play Store’s Data safety section. Additionally, Google has removed about 1.5 million outdated applications from the Play Store to ensure all apps meet current API standards, emphasizing its rigorous approach to maintaining a safe and trustworthy app marketplace.

Reference:
  • Google Blocks 200,000 Risky Apps to Boost Play Store Security
Tags: AndroidApril 2024Cyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber threatsCybersecurityGooglePlay Store
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