Google prevented 1.75 million malicious apps from Play Store in 2025

Google reported a decline in malicious applications targeting its Play Store in 2025, attributing the trend to enhanced AI-driven security measures. The company prevented 1.75 million policy-violating apps from publication, down from 2.36 million in 2024. Additionally, over 80,000 developer accounts attempting to publish malicious apps were banned. Google’s Android app ecosystem safety report highlights […]