Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps

Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps

The Hacker News · Sep 10, 2026

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Google Play Early Access Abused to Push Thousands of Deceptive Android Apps
Security September 10, 2026

Bad actors are misusing Google Play's Early Access program to push deceptive apps that claim to offer money, rewards, casino winnings, and premium content. Early Access apps are apps that haven't been released on the official Android app marketplace. The main idea behind the program is for developers to solicit user feedback for new applications or features they may be working on before their

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