Revolutionizing App Safety on Google Play: Transparent & Secure

In the latest Google Security Blog, Nataliya Stanetsky from the Android Security and Privacy Team introduced a game-changing update (Nov 2, 2023) enhancing user and developer safety on Google Play. https://security.googleblog.com/

Identifying Independently Security-Tested Apps:

Google's unwavering commitment to data safety and transparency on Google Play adds exciting features to reinforce app safety and user trust. This includes independent security validation for apps, starting with VPN apps.

Independent Security Validation for VPN Apps:

Developers can now undergo comprehensive independent security validation using MASA by App Defense Alliance. Successful validation awards apps with an "Independent security review" badge in the Data Safety section, ensuring robust privacy and security practices.

What Users Can Expect: A new banner in the Google Play store simplifies the identification of apps that have undergone independent security validation, specifically crucial for apps handling sensitive user data. Users can easily access the App Validation Directory to explore these apps.

Calling Developers to Action:

All mobile app developers including VPN app developers are encouraged to embrace independent security testing, encouraging transparency for users. Leading VPN providers like NordVPN and ExpressVPN have already set the standard.

NowSecure is proud to support this initiative. As one of the 6 Authorized Labs for app assessments, our commitment to safety and trust aligns with this significant step toward a safer digital ecosystem.

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