“Google Play Store’s review process is less stringent than Apple’s App Store. Malicious apps with data-stealing capabilities—like trackers or spyware—frequently slip through. A 2023 study by Zscaler found 5,000+ apps on Google Play with excessive permissions, potentially leaking sensitive data. Even worse. Third-party app stores, common on Android, amplify this risk with even less oversight.”

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