
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google says it’s been increasingly relying on AI to counter AI-powered malware, strengthening Android defenses before threats reach users.
- Over 1.75 million harmful apps were blocked from the Play Store in 2025, alongside 80,000 malicious developer accounts.
- Privacy protections tightened, with 255,000 apps blocked from requesting unnecessary sensitive data like location or photos.
Artificial intelligence is helping hackers find new ways to sneak malware onto…

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