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8. Next - ''Bad apps occasionally slip through ... If Google Play Protect somehow got turned off ... ''
Tue Sep 5, 2023, 02:45 PM
Sep 2023
While official app stores are more secure than third-party options, they are not infallible. Bad apps occasionally slip through the vetting process of the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store.

One of the best ways to ensure you don’t download malicious apps is to utilize Google Play Protect. It is enabled by default, but only if you have a Play Protect certified device. Here’s how to check your device:

Open the Google Play Store app.
At the top right, tap the profile icon.
Tap Settings.
Under About, check if your device is Play Protect certified.
Play Protect runs a safety check on apps from the Google Play Store. It inspects them for potentially harmful apps from other sources, which could contain malware.

When Google finds a harmful app on your phone, it warns you and gives you the option to remove it or deactivate functionality. Of course, you can turn the setting off, but that isn’t a wise move.

If Google Play Protect somehow got turned off, here’s how to turn it back on:

Open the Google Play Store app.
At the top right, tap the profile icon.
Tap Play Protect > Settings.
Turn Scan apps with Play Protect on.


https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/chinese-owned-apps/881862/

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