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Google declares war on Android fleeceware scamming users through sneaky subscriptions

The Google Play Store has announced new policies that aim to kick out “free trial” Android apps that you use underhand techniques to trick unsuspecting users into signing-up for expensive subscriptions.

Graham Cluley

More than 600 million users installed Android ‘fleeceware’ apps from the Play Store – ZDNet

  1. More than 600 million users installed Android ‘fleeceware’ apps from the Play Store  ZDNet
  2. Google now treats iPhones as physical security keys  The Verge
  3. Human rights charity leads campaign to stamp out privacy-busting Android apps  The Daily Swig
  4. Your iPhone can now act as a physical Google security key  Digital Trends
  5. Google’s Advanced Protection Program adds support for iOS security keys  iTnews
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