Harmful Android Apps Can't Hide Anymore by Changing Names and Icons

Another upgrade to Google Play Protect will find apps that are putting on a disguise.

May 13, 2025 - 18:02
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Harmful Android Apps Can't Hide Anymore by Changing Names and Icons

Google Play announced major upgrades to Play Protect’s live threat detection on Android phones and tablets, intended to better detect apps changing their appearance to hide their activity. They were already working on the Pixel 6, but now Google is rolling them out to more devices.