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> reduce their security settings I don't get how enabling side-loading is "reducing" security. Regardless of whether an APK comes from the play store or not th
by snuxoll 12y ago
> reduce their security settings
I don't get how enabling side-loading is "reducing" security. Regardless of whether an APK comes from the play store or not the system still presents you with the permissions dialog and the apps still run sandboxed.
- jdietrich 12y agoPermitting the installation of apps from untrusted sources is a big security risk, because it facilitates drive-by install attacks. Once you've ticked that box, Android doesn't subsequently warn you that you're installing an app from an untrusted source. Malware is disguised as a system app and installation is deferred until something else updates, so even savvy users can be tricked into allowing the installation of malware.
- snarkyturtle 12y agoYou could just untick the box after you installed the app though.