Google Warns Android Users About Harmful Apps in Play Store

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Google has issued a warning to Android users regarding certain apps in the Play Store that are not trustworthy and could harm devices. The warning applies to all users who are installing new applications from the Play Store.

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Technique (3)

Malware
Ransomware
T1036 - Masquerading

Affected Platform (4)

Android
Google Play Protect
Google Play Store
Play Store

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Malware targets Android
Malware targets Google Play Protect
Malware targets Google Play Store
Malware targets Play Store
Ransomware targets Android
Ransomware targets Google Play Protect
Ransomware targets Google Play Store
Ransomware targets Play Store
T1036 - Masquerading targets Android
T1036 - Masquerading targets Google Play Protect
T1036 - Masquerading targets Google Play Store
T1036 - Masquerading targets Play Store

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Google Warns Android Users About Harmful Apps in Play Store

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