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Malware-ridden apps made it into Google's Play Store, scored 19 million downloads
(www.theregister.com)
Thank God for Play Integrity services /s.
this post was submitted on 26 Aug 2025
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So glad we'll be protected from those scary "side-loaded" apps right? Just download your malware directly from the store instead!
Came here to literally write this exact thing, and was not disappointed with what I saw lol
Good thing Google is getting rid of side loading apps that don't get their approval. That'll keep everyone safe! /s
I can't remember the last time I needed or wanted an app from GPlay. So many "free" apps feel like they are being used as streams of advertising data first and feature-useful things second.