Google beefs up Android security: new feature blocks Play Protect from being disabled during calls

Google is working on introducing a new security feature in Android that makes it impossible to disable Play Protect during calls. This feature prevents malicious apps from being installed, protecting users from scammers.

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Play Protect serves to prevent the installation of unverified apps, but it can sometimes be disabled to download apps mistakenly labelled as malicious. However, scammers can use this feature to trick users into installing malicious apps.

A new security feature coming to Singapore first will block the ability to disable Play Protect during calls. This change is already included in the latest version of the Google Play Store, but is only available in Singapore for now. The feature is expected to be rolled out to other regions in the future. Additional layers of security on mobile devices are necessary to protect users, especially those who are not always careful about cybersecurity.

Source: Android Authority