Google Play Protect

Google Play Protect anti-malware system falls flat when faced with real-life threat test

Google Play Protect detected only 65 percent of the 3,016 samples used as a set apparatus for the test, the lowest among all solutions enlisted.

Android Oreo 8.0 OTA rollout begins for Google's select Pixel and Nexus smartphones

For those who do not want to wait for an update notification of Android Oreo 8.0, can install the OTA zip which also has a factory image for download.

Google introduces ‘Play Protect’ label for certified Android-powered smartphones

Google announced this new logo in a blog post on its blog to help make it easier for users to check that the Android device they are buying is stable and secure.

Google Play Protect unifies security features in Android; server-side update starts rolling-out

Google Play Protect was announced at Google I/O in May, but missed headlines at the time because of it being just a rebrand of Android's security features.

Google blocks Lipizzan Android spyware found while investigating Chrysaor spyware

A new batch of spyware named 'Lipizzan' that could capture users' text messages, voice calls, location data and photos has been blocked by Google.