Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams

Overview

Google on Thursday announced a new "advanced flow" for Android sideloading that requires a mandatory 24-hour wait period to install apps from unverified developers in an attempt to balance openness with safety. The new changes come against the backdrop of a developer verification mandate the tech giant announced last year that requires all Android apps to be registered by verified developers to

Organisations Involved

The following organisations are mentioned in relation to this incident: Google, Google Adds, Hour Wait, Reduce Malware, Scams
Google, Unverified App Sideloading.

Multi-Source Coverage

This event has been reported across multiple outlets:

• Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams — thehackernews

Sources: thehackernews. Aggregated by Cybernews Agency pipeline.