Android Gets A Security Update To Better Sniff Out Malicious Apps

Rolling out to all phones and tablets running Android 2.3+ is an update to the Verify Apps feature that will now continuously check apps for malicious activity, keeping your Android device even safer. The feature is being introduced through the Play Store rather than a system update, meaning that it won’t be delayed by carriers. Previously, the Verify Apps feature only scanned apps that were being installed from sources other than the Play Store, and once they were installed, they were past any malware checks. Now, Android will continuously monitor the behavior of apps and alert you if any of...

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