Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.

Google Blocked 1.75M Harmful Apps From Play Store in 2025

Google used AI-driven review systems to block 1.75 million policy-violating apps and ban 80,000 developer accounts in 2025, expanding Play Store and Android security enforcement.
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Android users hit with urgent alert over fake apps infecting thousands

Security experts are sounding the alarm over a wave of fake Android apps that have already infected tens of thousands of ...
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Google blocks 1.75m risky Android apps in 2025

Google used AI in 2025 to block 1.75m bad apps, ban 80,000 developer accounts and stop 266m risky installs across Android.
TechSpot

Google removes several active Android "SpyLoan" apps, 8+ million downloads later

In context: SpyLoan apps are a recurring nuisance for Android users. Google tries to remove these malicious apps quickly. However, it's a never-ending fight with cybercriminals constantly returning to ...
SecurityWeek

Android 17 Beta Strengthens Secure-by-Default Design for Privacy and App Security

Google announced the first beta version of Android 17, which includes several privacy and security enhancements.
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Android's "lite apps" era is over -- here's what killed them

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...