• buddascrayon@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    Yes that’s why you verify the safety and security of the apps you’re installing on your phone and don’t just go, “ooo, this looks cool, let’s download it and try it out”. This is especially true if you are installing FOSS apps.

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      23 hours ago

      This is especially true if you are installing apps from the play store.

      fixed that small mistake

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        12 hours ago

        What “trusted” platform? Google play store? Their rules are lax as all fuck. And if you download an app from a reputable company and it has malware in it you have the Better Business Bureau to turn to. Otherwise buyer beware, scammers exist.