Google incorrectly reported two popular Samsung apps, Messages and Wallet, as harmful. According to a report from 9to5Google, the issue first arose a few days ago when users started receiving warnings from Google’s security service, Google Play Protect, that an app was potentially dangerous.
What is Google Play Protect?
Google Play Protect scans your apps for potential security threats such as malware and phishing attacks. In the case of the Samsung Messages and Wallet apps, Google Play Protect incorrectly flagged them as apps trying to spy on users. “This app is trying to spy on your personal data, including SMS messages, photos, voice recordings, and call history,” the report said in a warning message users received.
Samsung has confirmed that the Samsung Messages and Wallet apps are safe to use and that the issue is due to a temporary failure of Google servers. In a statement on the Samsung forums, the company said, “When using the Samsung Messages app, a pop-up appears indicating that your device is marked as a harmful app and there is a security issue with your device. It has been confirmed that this has been caused.” Temporary failure of Google servers. ” Samsung also confirmed that this issue has been fixed and users can now use the apps as normal without worrying that these are harmful apps.
Users can continue to use Samsung Messages and Wallet apps securely. To do so, simply ignore the warning from Google Play Protect. If you’re still concerned, you can also try:
What is Google Play Protect?
Google Play Protect scans your apps for potential security threats such as malware and phishing attacks. In the case of the Samsung Messages and Wallet apps, Google Play Protect incorrectly flagged them as apps trying to spy on users. “This app is trying to spy on your personal data, including SMS messages, photos, voice recordings, and call history,” the report said in a warning message users received.
Samsung has confirmed that the Samsung Messages and Wallet apps are safe to use and that the issue is due to a temporary failure of Google servers. In a statement on the Samsung forums, the company said, “When using the Samsung Messages app, a pop-up appears indicating that your device is marked as a harmful app and there is a security issue with your device. It has been confirmed that this has been caused.” Temporary failure of Google servers. ” Samsung also confirmed that this issue has been fixed and users can now use the apps as normal without worrying that these are harmful apps.
Users can continue to use Samsung Messages and Wallet apps securely. To do so, simply ignore the warning from Google Play Protect. If you’re still concerned, you can also try:
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- li1 Restart your phone.
- li1Clear Google Play Store app cache and data
If the issue persists, users can ignore the warning, as Google has confirmed that it incorrectly flagged two apps.
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