Security News > 2019 > November > Mobile security firms will help protect Google Play
2019-11-07 13:19
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, … More → The post Mobile security firms will help protect Google Play appeared first on Help Net Security.
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