These attempts were blocked by an enhanced security feature that was rolled out by Google in February, amid a spike in malware-enabled scams.
SINGAPORE: Despite efforts by the authorities and private sector, Android users in Singapore still made nearly 900,000 attempts to install high-risk apps that could have led to their devices being infected with malware, said tech giant Google on Thursday .Singapore is the first nation to have fully rolled out the feature, which automatically blocks Android users from installing apps from unverified sources. It was developed in partnership with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore.
On its part, the ministry is still in the process of developing a Code of Practice for app stores to deal with harmful content within programmes. “The importance of building up preventive measures against scams and fraud cannot be understated, and we see the fight against scams as one of our top priorities,” she added.Google Singapore managing director Ben King said: “The reality is that financial fraud has seen incredible increases across this country in the last 12, 18, 24 months. On top of that, we have a very significant Android user base in this country.
It will support local social enterprise Bamboo Builders to launch the SG ScamWISE programme, which aims to educate 100,000 underserved youths and seniors on how to avoid scams and online threats by 2026. Google also signed an agreement with the Singapore University of Social Sciences to develop more online safety experts through a first-of-its-kind Trust and Safety professional programme in the Asia-Pacific region.
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