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Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps

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Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps

Bad actors are misusing Google Play's Early Access program to push deceptive apps that claim to offer money, rewards, casino winnings, and premium content. Early Access apps are apps that haven't been released on the official Android app…

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