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Here comes Google Play Protect to keep your smartphones safe

Posted on: 21/Jul/2017 1:09:59 PM
In spite of having stringent security features on Play Store to protect devices from phishing activities of malware apps, there are smarter cyber criminals that are successful in overhauling them.
 
With its new Google Play Protect system, the search engine giant is gearing up against rouge applications.
 
Users can enjoy complete control right at the fingertips using Google Play Protect. Altogether, it offers a wholesome sheet of security to mobile devices. The company, in its statement said users can feel themselves totally covered.
 
Functioning of Google Protect:
Through software updates, Google Play Protect will be rolled out on all Android phones in phases. If a device gets upgraded for the firmware, Google Play Protect will get vigilant on Play store app and continue to be vigilant all the 24*7 throughout the year.
 
Each and every app present on the device will get automatically scanned and it will look for malware. When there are any discrepancies, you will receive a notification on the screen about threat warning. Based on the kind of threat, recommendations will be given whether to delete or change the respective apps.
 
Google will keep its protection system database fully updated for detecting newer malware attacks.