EPISODE · Sep 25, 2017 · 8 MIN
How Malware Keeps Sneaking Past Google Play’s Defenses
from Security, Spoken · host WIRED
The standard advice for Android users to avoid downloading malicious apps is simple: Only get apps from the official Google Play Store. Unlike third-party app stores that are generally difficult to vet and validate, Google Play has built-in mechanisms to screen every app for malware, ransomware, and assorted sketchiness. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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How Malware Keeps Sneaking Past Google Play’s Defenses
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