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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by Gigachad on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @12:12AM (#45022191)
I think there is likely a dual motive from Google where they both want to stop malware _and_ stop people blocking youtube ads. The malware problem is real though.
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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by const_cast on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @01:36PM (#45029753)
Yes but using a real problem as a vehicle for increased control and permission is, in it of itself, a Trojan horse.

Google is doing the same thing the fake apps are doing. Real problem: bad ads. Solution: cracked app. Trojan: too many permissions, steals data.

Google: problem: bad apps. Solution: advanced Google DRM. Trojan: too many permissions, steals data.

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