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Surveillance Report
Google, Don't Block Sideloading!
Feb 12, 2024
Android sideloading restriction, Mozilla leadership changes, Skiff sale, alleged toothbrush DDoS attack, and more tech news discussed on the podcast.
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- Google implements security feature to block installation of unverified apps on Android to prevent scams and data theft through side-loading.
- Mozilla introduces new Databroker protections and appoints new CEO to focus on privacy-centric products and address privacy concerns.
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Android to Block Sideloading in Singapore
Android users in Singapore will soon be blocked from installing unverified apps as part of an anti-scam trial. The security feature, enabled through Google Play Protect, will detect apps with suspicious permissions used for scamming or stealing data. It marks Google's attempt to crack down on malicious, side-loaded apps.
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