Google Blocks 1.43 Million Malicious Apps, Bans 73,000 Bad Accounts in 2022
Google revealed that in 2022, it was able to prevent 1.43 million subpar apps from being added to the Play Store because to improved security measures and app review procedures.
Additionally, the company claimed that developer-facing features like the Voided Purchases API, Obfuscated Account ID, and Play Integrity API helped it block 173,000 malicious accounts and stop over $2 billion in fraudulent and abusive transactions.
According to Google, the introduction of identity verification procedures for Google Play membership, such as phone number and email address read more Google Blocks 1.43 Million Malicious Apps.
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