Google has ramped up security measures for its Android app store, Google Play, by addressing around 200,000 risky app submissions.

The company has implemented stricter controls by blocking 333,000 potentially harmful accounts over the past year.

Enhancements to developer onboarding and review processes have been made to further secure the app ecosystem.

Google has formed partnerships with SDK providers to minimize the risk of sensitive data exposure.

The App Defense Alliance has been transitioned to operate under the governance of the Linux Foundation.

A total of approximately 1.5 million apps have been removed from the Play Store to protect users.

Google has initiated legal action against fraudsters to tackle an international online consumer investment fraud scheme.