Google to make developer verification mandatory on Android

Author: SiliconRepublic
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Google has announced plans to verify the identities of all Android app developers in order for their apps to be installed by users on Android devices.

Malicious actors can impersonate developers and create convincing fake apps that install malware on the unaware user’s phone. Google noted that recent attacks have targeted users’ financial data through malware and scams.

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