TL;DR

  • Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans.
  • Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature automatically reactivates Play Protect the next day, reducing the risk of users forgetting to turn it back on.
  • This update should help protect Android users from malware and scams while still allowing them to sideload apps without long-term security risks.
  • henfredemars@infosec.pub
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    8 hours ago

    I think the downside is one of consent. There’s no way to categorically indicate that you don’t want to participate in the play protect program.