Google Blocks 173k Bad Developer Accounts
Google has banned 173,000 developer accounts in 2022 to combat malware operations and fraud rings that threaten the safety of Android users' devices.
Google has banned 173,000 developer accounts in 2022 to combat malware operations and fraud rings that threaten the safety of Android users' devices.
Malware developers have established a thriving market to add malicious Android apps to Google Play, the official app store for Android, for $2,000 to $20,000.
This initiative is part of a long-term plan which will require developers to provide clear information on their applications’ privacy and security practices.