Google Play Protect Adds Scanning for Sideloaded Apps to Detect Malware Threats
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Google Play Protect will prompt users to scan unknown apps before sideloading to help detect emerging threats like polymorphic malware.
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It will perform real-time code-level scanning and send signals to Play Protect backend infrastructure for evaluation.
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A prompt will appear when installing unscanned apps, giving option to scan or not install.
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Once analysis is complete, users will know if the app is safe or potentially harmful.
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This feature is rolling out starting in India and expanding globally in coming months.
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