Mobile security firms will help protect Google Play - Help Net Security

Mobile security firms will help protect Google Play - Help Net Security

Google has partnered with mobile security companies ESET, Lookout and Zimperium to identify potentially harmful and unwanted apps before they are listed on Google Play.



“The Android ecosystem is thriving with over 2.5 billion devices, but this popularity also makes it an attractive target for abuse. Working closely with our industry partners gives us an opportunity to collaborate with some truly talented researchers in our field and the detection engines they’ve built,” said Dave Kleidermacher, VP of Android Security and Privacy, Google.


The App Defense Alliance


As part of the newly created App Defense Alliance, Google is integrating its Google Play Protect detection systems with the scanning engines of its partners.


“Partners of the App Defense Alliance can send a request to the Goog ..

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