Google is rolling out on-device protection for Android devices to combat the ever present threat of malicious Android apps. Play Protect has been part of the Play store for a while but that did not protect against apps installed outside of the Store. This extension to Google Play Protect does.
Google Play Protect adds real-time scanning to fight Android malware
Here is how to check whether your Android device is on or out. (From Google Support).
Verify your device certification status
* Open the Google Play Store app .
* At the top right, tap the profile icon.
* Tap Settings.
* To check if your device is Play Protect certified, tap About.
Here is an example from our Operations Manager’s latest Samsung phone.
Here is a link to the Google Support page:
Use Google Play Protect to help keep your apps safe and your data private
However I could not verify if this service is active in the UK or if not when it would be coming?
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
