Android is reinforced with its antivirus Google Play Protect

With its two billion active users, it's clear that Android is an operating system that is taking the world by storm. Its virtues are many, but it also has vulnerabilities that make you lose confidence in terms of security.

In recent months, there have been many malware attacks that have infected millions of devices with this system. A recent example is found with GhostCtrl, a virus that disguises itself as WhatsApp or Pokémon GO to control Android phones.

Google is aware that there are more and more threats targeting its devices and is working to find effective solutions. With the Android 7.1 version came many new features, one of them is the panic button mode, to quickly escape from a malicious application.

There is no doubt that today it is difficult to avoid the different types of malicious software Especially considering the large number of applications that we can discharge. That is why Google Play Store will stop showing poor quality applications. This measure will help to screen those that are unreliable.

Google Play Protect, native security for Android

During the past Google I/O, the event for developers held by the Mountain View company every year, this protection system was announced Actually it is not something new, it is rather a unification of old services. Those with which Google was looking to add more layers of security to its mobile system.

One of the functions of Google Play Protect is the automatic scanning of applications Both those that are in the Play Store, as well as those that are installed on the device. The mission is to give notice in the event of encountering possible security breaches.

According to the company on the official Play Protect website, this system works continuously and is capable of analyzing daily 50 billion apps. It's clear that Google is serious about adding a layer of protection to combat malware.

More options for device protection

Another interesting feature is that it has the “Find my device” option With this service, it is possible to locate our Android using the Google account login. In this way, we can lock the smartphone remotely.

Can also be set to display a message on the lock screen, in case someone with a good heart finds it and wants to contact contact the owner. Otherwise, it will be enough to delete all data to at least save our privacy.

Chrome Safe Browsing is another important point. As the company states, this feature of Google Play Protect allows the user to navigate the network of networks with full confidence. Whenever the system detects that a web page behaves inappropriately, it will display a warning.

The release of Google Play Protect has taken place progressively, as is usually the case. And now Google ensures that the process is accelerated, in order to reach all Android As long as they are compatible, of course. As it is a system that will come natively, we will see it in all new models. The question is what will happen to those who are already a few years old.

The company's idea is to guarantee the protection of the devices and make it easier to control the users In short, from now on the android system will try to make us not worry about the security of our phones and tablets.