Android's in-built security engine Google Play Protect has a new feature that conducts a real-time analysis of an Android app's code and blocks it from installing the app if it's considered ...

TL;DR: To combat the rising threat of sideloaded Android malware, Google Play Protect has introduced an additional layer of security. Now, before you install an app, it will prompt you to scan it.

The Google Play Store might not be perfect for stopping Android malware, but its collection of scanning, app reviews, and developer requirements makes it a lot safer than the wider, unfiltered ...

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