Google: Checking out for new developers will be exhausting

The company estimates that the audit will take "weeks, not days" for them developers who have no previous history with Google.

ΓTo better protect Android users from "suspicious applications", Google intends to scrutinize new developers who want to release a game or application on Google Play Store.

The company estimates that testing will take "weeks, not days" for developers who have no previous history with Google. "While the majority of Android creators are well-meaning, there are some accounts that have been suspended due to serious, recurring breaches of rules designed to protect users," the Android team said in a statement. suspension.

The best way to avoid any Android malware is to download applications only from the official page of the Google Play Store, where each application is checked for any possible threats. Last year, only 0,08 percent of devices that used Google Play exclusively to download applications became infected with dangerous applications.

When malware escapes, it may be due to the use of an account developer, by scammers or hackers, in order to release fake applications aimed at exploiting your smartphone. According with Google, the "bad guys" behind these scams are frequent offenders, as soon as they are caught they will try to invade the store again either by creating a new developer account or by buying one from a legitimate developer.

In response, Google uses computer algorithms and rating teams to find creator accounts that may not be so "good." If violations are detected, the account will be suspended. "While 99% + of these (old) suspension decisions were correct, we're also very careful about how damaging it can be if your account is accidentally disabled," the Android team wrote.

As a result, the company extends audit times to ensure due diligence during the review and reduce the chance of an account developer canceling an error. To prevent hackers and scammers from "playing" with the system, Google declined to provide specific information on how the hack would be conducted. But the company uses human groups, not bots, to decide when a developer's account should be suspended.

This extra scrutiny may bother legitimate developers. According to a blog post, some app developers have complained that Google may take some time to answer questions about whether their app is in line with company policy. Others have come to the wrong conclusion that the whole process is automated, without any human intervention.

However, Google says that the additional scrutiny is a necessary compromise in view of the public's concern about digital privacy. "Users want more control and transparency over how their personal information is used by applications, and they expect Android, as a platform, to do more to provide control and transparency," the Android team said.

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