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Google Play store may get built-in malware scanner

Google may have in the works an 'App Check', which it describes as a tool to allow Google to scan through every app that a user has already downloaded.

October 15, 2012 / 14:50 IST

Those downloading apps off the Google Play store may now rest their worries about malicious apps. Reports indicate that Google may be working on a built-in malware scanner for its Play store. Android Police now reports that Google may have in the works an 'App Check', which it describes as a tool to allow Google to scan every app that a user has already downloaded. An app blocker that will warn the user about suspicious apps. The report adds, "It also sounds like they will have a "shut up and download it" button, for people that like to live on the edge."

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first published: Oct 15, 2012 02:41 pm

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