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This actually seems broadly similar to the issue with "self-XSS" and the developer console in browsers (which is hidden behind a couple of menus). So far most o
by jabbany 7y ago
This actually seems broadly similar to the issue with "self-XSS" and the developer console in browsers (which is hidden behind a couple of menus). So far most of the mitigations involve the site printing messages into the console telling users to not paste in anything here unless they are a developer.
Maybe it's a good idea to hide the "Allow sideloaded apps" under the developer menu in Android or something, or generally to display a scarier message.
- ocdtrekkie 7y agoThe end result of this is largely to discourage competition. The Google Play Store is not good at security, and the prohibition on sideloading is far less effective at preventing infection than it is at preventing app developers from avoiding Google's 30% app tax.