The Google Play Store might not be perfect for stopping Android malware, but its collection of scanning, app reviews, and developer requirements makes it a lot safer than the wider, unfiltered ...

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TL;DR: To combat the rising threat of sideloaded Android malware, Google Play Protect has introduced an additional layer of security. Now, before you install an app, it will prompt you to scan it.

I sat at my desk, staring at a mountain of receipts and contracts waiting for my signature. My first thought was to grab my phone and open the scanner folder. For as long as I could recall, I ...