Kaspersky, an international company focusing on computer security, analyzed What malicious applications did the Google Play digital distribution platform have in 2023?
According to the organization that ensures digital security, these are: applications exceed 600 million downloads. We tell you what it’s all about.
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Google Play is the official store of all Android applications, so it is normal that most of its users believe that downloading on this platform is 100 percent safe. It’s no secret that there are more than three million unique applications and most of them are updated regularly.
Moreover, it cannot be denied that tracking each of them exceeds the resources of the companies doing these jobs. Again, Kaspersky, a global cyber security company, It leaked some of the most dangerous apps users downloaded to their personal devices.
It is also worth noting that the creators of malicious applications apply some techniques to infiltrate negative elements into Google Play.
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Experts explained some recommendations you can take into consideration when searching for products on the Google Play platform. or also when you are going to download an app.
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Similarly, in the post ‘A simple guide to installing Android updates’ on the official Kaspersky Blog, It is discussed how smart devices can be infected with viruses malware under the abuse of dangerous errors.
Some cybercriminals are responsible for using their applications to steal information and then create major threats. Your money and peace may be at risk.
LADY DANIELA ORTIZ GONGORA
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*With information obtained from the press office.
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