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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.

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Bad actors are exploiting Google Play’s Early Access program to distribute deceptive Android apps that promise money, rewards, casino winnings, or premium content. These Early Access apps have not been released on the official Android marketplace, allowing the malicious offerings to bypass standard review processes.

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