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Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps

thehackernews.com · 4d

Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps

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Bad actors are misusing Google Play's Early Access program to push deceptive apps that claim to offer money, rewards, casino winnings, and premium content. Early Access apps are apps that haven't been released on the official Android app marketplace. The main idea behind the program is for developers to solicit user feedback for new applications or features they may be working on before their

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  1. Deceptive Android Apps Exploit Google Play Early Access to Evade Reviews

    securityweek.com · 4d

  2. Watch out, Google Play’s Early Access could become a breeding ground for malicious apps — with no public reviews or ratings, what could go wrong?

    techradar.com · 4d

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