I'm guessing this is a move to protect users and/or Google from malicious apps. I'm not sure how exactly it protects them since it's easy to enter a fake addres

I'm guessing this is a move to protect users and/or Google from malicious apps. I'm not sure how exactly it protects them since it's easy to enter a fake address. If you care about your privacy I recommend using a 3rd party mailbox (eg UPS Store) for all your mail. I've been using them for almost 10 years. Not only will they protect your home address but they will receive and store shipped items. No more worrying about a package getting stolen or having to be home to sign. This is especially useful if you move regularly and/or travel a lot.