Google joins forces with several companies to end malware on google play

Malware is still a problem on Google Play. This is a clear reality, therefore, the American company seeks to take measures in this regard. They announce that they are teaming up with various security firms, so that malware ends in the store. ESET, Lookout and Zimperium are the firms with which this agreement is carried out.

Google joins forces with several companies to end malware on Google Play

The aim is to make malware detection more effective and prevent it from reaching users. So it will work together.

Fight malware

For this fight, an organization or alliance has been created. The App Defense Alliance is the name of the same, which is made up of Google, ESET, Lookout and Zimperium. The firm collaborates in this way with several companies specialized in security, some of them have their own antivirus. This collaboration should help better protection on Google Play.

The idea is that information about threats can be shared among them in a faster and more effective way, allowing them to be stopped as soon as possible. In addition, each company's results will be used to help improve the systems of others.

Before an application is published on Google Play, it will be shared with these companies, so that they also have the ability to analyze it and look for threats or suspicion. This new process should help significantly reduce the presence of malware in the app store.

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