Google Cracks Down On Nosy Android Apps
Google beefs up privacy protections on apps distributed via third-party Android marketplaces and Google Play that that collect personal data without user consent.
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Google beefs up privacy protections on apps distributed via third-party Android marketplaces and Google Play that that collect personal data without user consent.
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Google cracks down on Ztorg Trojans plaguing the Play app store
ZDNet These are the most common threats to Android smartphones. Google has been forced to step in and remove malicious apps potentially capable of rooting devices and sending expensive SMS messages from the Google Play Store. |
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