Google Play repelled millions of malicious apps in 2024
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In 2024, Google strengthened the security of its Android and Google Play ecosystems through various initiatives, including AI-driven threat detection, enhanced privacy regulations, and improved developer support. Notably, 2.36 million apps were removed from the Play Store for policy violations. Google introduced a Data Removal option, limiting unnecessary user data access, impacting 1.3 million apps. With real-time scanning through Google Play Protect, the company detected millions of malicious apps. New measures, like an authentication badge for trusted apps, further enhanced security and user trust, ensuring a safer digital environment on Android platforms.
In 2024, Google took significant steps to enhance the security of the Android and Google Play ecosystem, including AI-driven threat detection and stricter privacy rules.
Google's AI technology was developed further to effectively detect malware, leading to the removal of 2.36 million apps that violated Play Store policies.
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