Google to Block Misbehaving Apps Requesting Specific Permissions During Sideloading
Google is preparing to strengthen Android security by expanding the safety
measures deployed when a user installs a new application, regardless of the
app's source.
The ability to install apps from multiple sources, even from outside of official
stores, is one of Android's strengths. At the same time, it's one of the biggest
security challenges the platform faces as criminals try to leverage this
functionality in their interest.
Sideloading is the name of the manual installation process of an