Tag: Google Play Store

. This article provides an overview of the dispute between the Justice Department and Google over the search engine's alleged monopoly. Google has argued that their agreement with Apple to be the default search engine on Safari has generated competition. The Justice Department has called for Google's exclusivity from contracts to be eliminated, in turn allowing potential competitors to bid for access to different platforms. Expect a ruling from Judge Amit Mehta this summer.

This week, popular Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo has come under scrutiny as cybersecurity researchers uncovered malware in its Android app. The malware exploits device vulnerabilities to access data and monitor activity, with the app being removed from the Google Play Store. As digital criminal markets like Genesis were taken down and ICE launched a sting, it's a reminder to be aware of the security implications of downloading apps.