Google reveals how it flagged 25,000 Android apps for malware

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by Sindy Cator on January 18, 2017 at 9:54 pm

Using an open platform like Android means you have to be willing to take the good with the bad. Without stirring up an annoying Android vs iOS debate, it’s a fact that Android plays host to more malware than iOS due, in part, to its open ecosystem. Luckily, Google engineers work night and day in an attempt to spot and remove malware before it infects your device. A recent Digital Trends article outlines some of how it’s done, straight from the mouth of Google. According to Google, each app is scanned for malware and other exploits before being listed on the Play Store. But…