Google Announces Stronger App Safety for Play Store Users
(Google Play Store App Review and Security)
June 1, 2024
Google today detailed new steps to make the Google Play Store safer. These changes aim to protect users from harmful apps and bad software. The company is improving how it reviews apps before they appear in the store. Google also shared updates on stopping malware and fraud.
The review process for new apps is getting tougher. Google uses both automated systems and human experts. This double check helps find policy violations faster. Google says it stopped over 2 million policy-breaking apps from entering the Play Store last year. Security scans now happen more often, even after an app is approved. Apps showing harmful behavior post-launch are quickly removed.
Google is also tackling malicious apps harder. Its security teams focus on identifying deceptive software designed to steal data or money. Enhanced machine learning tools detect suspicious app behavior better. Google Play Protect, the built-in security on Android phones, scans billions of apps daily. It blocked over 1.5 billion harmful install attempts from outside sources in 2023. Google is strengthening Play Protect’s real-time scanning for apps from all sources.
(Google Play Store App Review and Security)
User safety remains the top priority. Google encourages people to report suspicious apps directly through the Play Store. The company is investing more resources into security research and development. Google works closely with cybersecurity partners. These partnerships help identify new threats quickly. Google commits to continuously improving Play Store security measures. The goal is a trustworthy experience for everyone.
