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Fake Chrome app found on Google Play Store

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In brief

  1. A fake Chrome app was downloaded over 100,000 times on the Play Store.
  2. Google removed the app after it was discovered.
  3. The incident raises questions about the store's moderation reliability.

A fake version of Google Chrome was available on the Play Store for several days, downloaded over 100,000 times before removal. The incident highlights concerns about the store's content moderation process.

What it changes for you

  • CybersecurityCybersecurity professionals must increase vigilance regarding third-party apps and official stores.

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