Google Warns Users About Privacy Risks Posed by Certain Android Apps

It has recently been reported by a leading media outlet that more than 11 million Android devices have been infected with malicious software known as the Necro Trojan, which has crept into phones and tablets through unofficially modified applications, games, and game modifications. Google is making an effort to narrow the gap between Android 15 and iPhone on the front of security and privacy. 

The new Android OS brings several welcome changes that will protect its users, their devices, and their data better over time. These include live threat detection that can identify malware and abuse of permissions as soon as they are detected, mobile network defence, and tighter controls over what apps are performing behind the scenes.

There is still a lot of room on Android for permission abuse since it relates to that shadowy area between apps that behave properly and outright spyware—of which there are still a lot of examples available.

There is no doubt that Apple led the charge in limiting location tracking, and use of sensitive phone functionality like a camera, messaging, and contacts, as well as restricting access to location data.

Google has released Android 15 on millions of Pixel devices, and it is now available for download. Although this update emphasizes security and privac

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