Google Enhances Google Play Protect on Android, but Is It Enough?

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by guest, Feb 26, 2019.

  1. guest

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    Google Enhances Google Play Protect on Android, but Is It Enough?
    February 26, 2019
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...gle-play-protect-on-android-but-is-it-enough/
     
  2. Beyonder

    Beyonder Registered Member

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    Hasn't it been enabled by default since last year? Am I missing something here?
     
  3. lunarlander

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    No, it is not enough. Google Play stills download using plain HTTP for NON-PAID/FREE apps like Google and other browsers. You can get compromised during the Initial Setup of your device while it updates everything in the background.
     
  4. Sampei Nihira

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  5. Daveski17

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    Well, at least Google are trying. Very trying ...
     
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