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SecurityEngadgetabout 2 hours ago

Google Play Protect risks explained

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Google Play Protect detected 27 million new malicious apps in 2025 and blocked 266 million risky sideloading attempts. Disabling the feature removes malware scanning, privacy alerts, and automatic app removal. Users in Google's Advanced Protection Program or with managed accounts may be blocked from turning it off.

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