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Watch out, Google Play’s Early Access could become a breeding ground for malicious apps — with no public…

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  • Bitdefender finds Google Play Early Access platform could give malicious apps an easy breeding ground
  • User reviews and ratings are not publicly displayed, removing the ability for users to evaluate if an app is legitimate
  • Games, casinos, and utility apps are being loaded with malicious packages and downloaded thousands of times

Google has unveiled an Early Access program for the Play Store, allowing developers to list early-access apps for testing and feedback.

While great for smaller apps looking to weed out any wrinkles in their apps, Early Access also offers a lucrative way for malicious actors to lure users into downloading apps that look legitimate, but can hide malicious packages inside.

However, new research from Bitdefender notes the fact that the Early Access program hides public reviews and ratings could lead to an app ecosystem filled with scams, fake casinos, and malware-laden packages masquerading as legitimate software.

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