California: Last year, technology giant Google announced Play Protect to scan unknown Android apps before installation. But now Google is taking steps to protect users from financial fraud in Play Protect.
After this update, PlayProtect will automatically block web browsers, messaging apps or file managers after reviewing all apps that ask for user permission in sensitive cases (usually used to commit financial fraud). .
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This move by Google is specifically to look into cases of fraudulent apps that ask to receive SMS, read SMS, send notifications and get permission. Fraudsters can spy on screen content by hacking one-time SMS or notification-based passwords sent by apps.
A trial version of this feature is being rolled out to Android users in Singapore in the coming weeks through the Google Play service. After an app is blocked by PlayProtect, Google will issue an explanation stating that the app may ask for permission to access sensitive data, which may pose risks of identity theft or financial fraud. May increase.
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