Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.

Google details Android roadmap for AI agents and app automation

The update introduces two core capabilities: AppFunctions, which enables structured AI integration, and an intelligent UI ...
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Google removes several active Android "SpyLoan" apps, 8+ million downloads later

In context: SpyLoan apps are a recurring nuisance for Android users. Google tries to remove these malicious apps quickly. However, it's a never-ending fight with cybercriminals constantly returning to ...

Google uses AI to secure Android, blocks 1.75M bad apps: report

Google blocked more than 1.75 million policy-violating apps from reaching Android users in 2025 and banned over 80,000 malicious developer accounts, according to its annual Android and Google Play ...
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Google blocked 1.75 million malicious Android apps in 2025 security push

Google's 2025 security efforts blocked millions of malicious Android apps and enhanced fraud protection for billions of devices worldwide..