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In fact, side loading leading to scams is that much of a real-world security problem that Android is also trialling restrictions on side loading. Android users
by JimDabell 3y ago
In fact, side loading leading to scams is that much of a real-world security problem that Android is also trialling restrictions on side loading. Android users constantly get scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars via side loading, while iOS users don’t. Apple are being honest when they say it’s a serious security risk. From Google:
> Based on our analysis of major fraud malware families that exploit these sensitive runtime permissions, we found that over 95 per cent of installations came from internet-sideloading sources
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/google-android-devices-malware-scam-unverified-apps-sideloading-4102991 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/google-android-dev...
- snapcaster 3y agoOf course it is, it's honestly insane how echo-chamber sites like this are where people only have the view of whats good for developers and/or nerds like us who want to sideload weird shit. As much as developers complain about the apple app store it's really completely fine for users and customers. Wanting a better revenue share with a supplier/partner/distributer is just normal business shit. The whole user freedom thing seems like distraction to me