Android VP CD 4.2 new security mechanism

We know that Android 4.2 has added new security features to both Android and play stores, so Computerworld interviewed vice president of Android Engineering, Hiroshi Lockheimer, Introduced the new security measures and real-time software scanning tools. The scanning tool draws on the existing security features of the Play store and brings it from the background to the front end to scan Third-party applications from non play stores. Of course, this feature is optional, and when you first install a third-party application you will see a pop-up window asking if you want Google to check whether these applications contain malicious behavior. Lockheimer says the feature is being added because security issues are becoming more common, and Google will certainly offer it if users want additional safeguards. The highlight of this security feature is its speed and efficiency, Lockheimer says that any application from a third party triggers security checks, sends the identification information to Google, and compares it with a list of known applications. As for the application list, Lockheimer explains: "We have a list of 70 apps in the Play store, and in addition we are constantly scanning apk files that appear on the Internet, and we have a good understanding of the current application ecosystem, Whether it's from the play store or not. In most cases, if the application is considered safe, the user will almost not be aware of the existence of the security Detection service. Lockheimer added: "Almost all work is done by the server, the user's device will only upload apk signature, the server will immediately identify it." The installation of a user is interrupted only when a malicious application is encountered. In addition, Android 4.2 also improved the application's installation interface, using gray fonts to display more detailed permission descriptions. If you want to see the full article for Computerworld, please click on the source link below. SOURCE Link: Computerworld Blogs