Android's new service will protect users from fake, malicious apps: Here's how it will work
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Android's new service will protect users from fake, malicious apps: Here's how it will work

India TV News  

Google is gearing up to launch a new system to protect Android users from the problem of malware. The service will leverage Google Play Protect’s on-device AI to analyse apps for suspicious behaviour. The live threat detection service was announced following the Google I/O developer event on Tuesday. The service also uses Google’s Private Compute Core, which is an Android privacy infrastructure introduced in 2022. By using Private Compute Core, the service can protect users without collecting their data.

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Critical security alert for Android 12 to 15 OS users: Update now to avoid major security risks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Critical security alert for Android 12 to 15 OS users: Update now to avoid major security risks

India TV News  

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The 21 Top New Android 15 Features
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The 21 Top New Android 15 Features

Wired  

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Google adds real-time scanning in Play Protect to fight Android malware: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Google adds real-time scanning in Play Protect to fight Android malware: Report

The Hindu  

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5 years, 4 months ago

Google enlists help of THREE cyber security firms to scan all new Android apps for viruses

Daily Mail  

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How Google is putting security at the heart of Android
8 years, 7 months ago

How Google is putting security at the heart of Android

Wired  

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