Maybe you’ve never noticed this, but your Android smartphone has a default malware detection application. This is called Google Play Protection, which was launched in 2017 to protect your device. Despite a rough start and some studies showing that Google Play Protection lets a lot of spyware through, in 2019 we learned that Google Play Protection analyzes every day 50 billion apps From Play Store.
The application has developed much more since then. Version 37.5 of Play Storehas been integrated into it. Google Play Protection will now scan apps installed outside of the Play Store in real time. real time meaning during their installation. Until now, this scan was only possible by manually triggering it from your smartphone.
Google Play Protection now acts in real time like antivirus on PC
After the update is completed, Google Play Protection will automatically check for the presence of a threatDuring the APK installation process. This is the same principle as the computer antivirus program that is launched when you install the software. By default, APKs you download are sent to Google Strengthen the protection system. It is possible to disable this behavior if you wish:
- Go to: Settings of your mobile phone.
- To touch Security And Google Play Protection.
- Tap the gear in the top right.
- Deactivate Improve detection of dangerous apps.
This feature is not yet widely available. This is an update to the Play Store and related systems, so you probably won’t notice it. Theoretically, it should reach: throughout September.
Interesting: It looks like Google Play Protection will soon perform real-time threat detection for newly installed “unknown” apps.
Currently, if you externally install an app that has not yet been scanned by Play Protection, Google Play will ask you to submit the app to Google for analysis. IT… pic.twitter.com/mtqa2IfPCx
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) September 11, 2023
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